Downstream Hazard Classification Guidelines

The purpose of this document is :
l . To define the Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams (SEED) method for assigning a dam's hazard classification ;
2 . To provide guidance and present methods, for the purpose of downstream hazard classification, for estimating the downstream area susceptible to flooding due to a dam failure ;
3 . To provide guidance and criteria for identification of downstream hazards ; and
4 . To bring objectivity and consistency into downstream hazard classification .
Although these guidelines are intended to be used for all dams, they are especially useful for small dams, and/or dams whose failure flood would affect only a small population . For larger dams, downstream hazard classification is usually obvious . Available online. k/Inundation Studies; Bibliography