Resource

Dam Safety in Oregon

Resource Type
Pamphlet, Handouts and Fact Sheets
Reference Title
Dam Safety in Oregon
Organization/Agency
Oregon Water Resources Department
Year
2011
Date
09/2011
Topic Location
Oregon
Abstract/Additional Information

FEMA-funded brochure designed for dam owners and potential dam owners is also be useful for engineers, other dam inspectors, dam construction and repair contractors and any person interested in dam safety in Oregon. This brochure contains general information, along with recommended technical resources on specific topics (with internet links). CONTENTS: Introductory Information; Authorities; Hazard Classification; Permits for New Dams; Dam Safety Database Link; Dam Fundamentals; Forces on and in a Dam; Resisting those Forces; Engineering Design of a Dam; Dam Construction; Dam Safety Inspections; Rating of Dam Condition; Dam Structure; Reservoir Condition; Drainage and Leakage; Conduits, Valves and Gates; Spillway; Access and Security; Potential Dam Safety Issues; External Erosion; Vegetation; Animal Damage; Internal Erosion; Valve and Conduit Operation; Safely Passing Flood Flows; Damage to Concrete; Planning to Prevent Emergencies; Emergency Action Plans; Other Important Information (contacts, links to relevant federal agencies and additional information resources)

URL(s)
http://www.oregon.gov/owrd/sw/docs/dam_safety/september_2011_dam_safety_book.pdf