Inspection & Assessment of Dams: Agenda

Inspection & Assessment of Dams is a Virtual Seminar. All times listed below are in Eastern Time. 

September 21, 2026

11:00 AM -5:00 PM
Topics Included Today:  

• Dam Fundamentals
• Why Do Dams Fail?

September 22, 2026

11:00 AM -5:00 PM
Topics Included Today:

• Preparing for a Dam Inspection
• Inspecting Embankment Dams
• Inspecting Outlet Conduits, Drains, and Relief Wells

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026

11:00 AM -5:00 PM
Topics Included Today:  

• Dam Instrumentation
• Inspection Spillways
• Inspecting Concrete Dams 

September 24, 2026

11:00 AM -5:00 PM
Topics Included Today:  

• Hazard Creep, EAPs, and EAP Exercises
• Public Safety, Security & Liability
• Introduction to Risk Analyses for Dams – The Ultimate Dam Assessment!
• Open Discussion

*Registered attendees will be provided with a detailed agenda before the course.