Dam Construction Inspection: Agenda
Dam Construction Inspection will be held virtually April 7-9, 2026. All times listed below are Eastern time.
April 7, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Topics Included Today:
- Introduction & Overview
- Planning for Construction
- Dams 101: Zoned Earthfill - Rockfill, Typical Equipment
- Field Inspection Preparation
- Concrete I
- Preparatory (SITE) Work
- Exercise – Encountering and Dealing with Unexpected Conditions
Breaks to be provided throughout the day.
April 8, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Topics Included Today:
- Borrow Areas and Material Sources
- Test Pads and Demonstration Areas
- Concrete II
- Water Management & Environmental Controls
- Earth-Rockfill I
- Exercise – Encountering and Dealing with Unexpected Conditions
- Useful Website References
Breaks to be provided throughout the day.
April 9, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Topics Included Today:
- Earth-Rockfill II
- Gates/Valves & Outlet Conduits
- Miscellaneous & Other Construction I
- Miscellaneous and Other Construction II
- Construction Inspection Reporting
- Construction Closeout
Breaks to be provided throughout the day.
*Registered attendees will be provided with a detailed agenda before the course.
