Risk Reduction Measures for Dams (Dam Safety Technical Advisory #1)

The Technical Advisory document provides guidelines and measures for reducing the risks from and improving resilience to dam failure. It outlines risk reduction measures that can be implemented by various entities such as federal, state, and local officials, tribal leaders, dam owners and operators, and building and property owners near dams. The document emphasizes the importance of coordination between all parties involved to maximize risk reduction in every phase of the process. It also highlights the significance of public outreach, risk assessment, and planning to enhance preparedness, mitigation, and recovery operations related to dam safety.