Press Room & News

Press Room & News

All American's benefit from dams and need to understand the risks associated with potential incidents and failures. 

ASDSO members are experts dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of the nation's more than 85,000 dams, but everyone has a role to play in this effort.

The role of journalists is essential to raising public awareness of dams and dam safety.  An informed public can help prevent loss of life and property from dam failures.

Reporters and writers may contact ASDSO Executive Director Lori Spragens or Sarah McCubbin-Cain, ASDSO Information Specialist, at 855/228-9732 (toll free) or 859/550-2788.

 

 
Press Kit
 

Living With Dams - A website to educate those living or working near dams.

Dam Safety 2013 Press Passes

ASDSO's annual national conference offers unique opportunities to interact with the nation’s leading experts in dam and levee safety issues.

Journalists are invited to Dam Safety 2013, September 8-16, 2013 in Providence, Rhode Island.  The conference is expected to attract more than 1,100 attendees from throughout the U.S. and elsewhere.  Conference details will be posted in spring 2013.

Journalists presenting valid press credentials will be issued press passes on-site. Inquiries may be directed to Sarah McCubbin-Cain, smc@damsafety.org, 855/228-9732, ext. 3.

 

Overview of Dam Safety in the U.S. (PDF) - Updated April 2013


Dam Safety 101, including Top Issues Facing the Dam Safety Community

State Dam Safety Program Overview & Statistics  Updated July 2012

ASCE Report Card on Dams

State Dam Loan/Grant Funding Programs

National Inventory of Dams 

Latest Dam & Levee Safety News

 

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