Resource

Dam Safety Emergency Procedures Manual

Resource Type
Guidelines, Technical Manuals, Reference Books
Reference Title
Dam Safety Emergency Procedures Manual
Author/Presenter
Lindon, Matthew
Organization/Agency
Utah Department of Natural Resources
Year
2004
Date
05/2004
Topic Location
Utah
Abstract/Additional Information

This manual identifies procedures to be implemented by The State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights - State Engineer's Office, Dam Safety Section professional engineers in the event of an emergency condition at a dam where lives, property or the environment could be at risk in the downstream valley. Contents:
NATURAL EVENTS POSING POSSIBLE HAZARDS
Case 1 Occurrence of Large Natural Flood
Case 2 Occurrence of Large Earthquake
HAZARDOUS SITUATION AT DAM - FAILURE POSSIBLE OR IMMINENT
Case 3 Dams Owned by Bureau of Reclamation or Army Corps of Engineers
Case 4 FERC Licensed Dams
Case 5 State Regulated Dam - Emergency Action Plan Being Implemented
Case 6 State Regulated Dam - EAP NOT Being Implemented, NO Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Exists
ON-SITE AUTHORITIES - Regulatory Authority
AVAILABLE RESOURCES - Emergency Contacts and Communications, Emergency Transportation, On-Site Assessment and Construction/Repairs
APENDICES
Division of Water Rights Salt Lake City Phone Numbers
Division of Water Rights Regional Offices Phone Numbers
National Weather Service Weather Radio in Utah - Web Page
State and County Emergency Managers
City Emergency Managers
Bureau of Reclamation Dams on the State Data Base
Division of Water Rights - Dam Safety Data Base Example Screens