Risk Exposure and Residual Risk Related to Dams (Dam Safety Technical Advisory #2)

This fact sheet explains risk exposure and residual risk associated with dams, focusing on the risks to populations and infrastructure near dams or within dam inundation zones. It covers risk analysis, dam hazard potential classification, hazard creep, non-breach dam events, uncertainties in inundation models, and dam operation and maintenance issues. The document highlights how factors such as dam design, construction flaws, seismic hazards, and regulatory requirements can influence risk exposure and residual risk for dam owners and affected stakeholders.