The National Dam Safety Program Biennial Report to the United States Congress, Fiscal Years 2016‚A2017

This biennial report provides Congress with a comprehensive overview of the National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) for fiscal years 2016–2017. It details federal and state agency roles, legislative developments, and strategic goals in dam safety, including risk reduction, emergency action planning, and public awareness initiatives. The report highlights significant dam incidents, such as failures during Hurricane Matthew and the Oroville Dam spillway event, and describes FEMA's efforts in research, training, technical assistance, and partnerships to improve dam safety nationwide.