Inspection & Assessment of Dams: Agenda

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

January 20, 2026

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

  • Dam Fundamentals
  • Why Do Dams Fail?

Break from approximately 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM. Other short breaks may be included during the day. 

January 21, 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

Break from approximately 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM. Other short breaks may be included during the day. 

janaury 22, 2026

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

  • Dam Instrumentation
  • Inspection Spillways
  • Inspecting Concrete Dams 

Break from approximately 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM. Other short breaks may be included during the day. 

janaury 23, 2026

11:00 AM -4:00 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

Breaks at approximately 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM and 1:45 PM - 2:05 PM. Other short breaks may be included during the day. 

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