The National Dam Safety Program Biennial Report to the United States Congress, Fiscal Years 2018–2019

This biennial report provides Congress with a comprehensive overview of the National Dam Safety Program's activities, accomplishments, and challenges for fiscal years 2018–2019. It details FEMA's leadership in dam safety, including grant programs for rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams, technical assistance, emergency planning, and research initiatives such as DSS-WISE™ Lite for dam-break flood simulation. The report highlights legislative mandates, funding allocations, and the ongoing need for investment in aging dam infrastructure to reduce risks to public safety and property. It also summarizes coordination efforts with state and local partners, emergency response during major hurricanes, and the development of guidance for dam incident planning.