Federal Guidelines for Inundation Mapping of Flood Risks Associated with Dam Incidents and Failures

This document provides users with information and guidance that can be applied across different geographic regions and to various site-specific conditions. It presents a mix of research, reference material, and recommendations. Specific recommendations are provided for procedures where standardization across the United States is needed and possible. Recommendations in this document include using a tiered study approach for modeling and mapping, standardizing Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and risk communication mapping products, and organizing dam breach modeling data. This document also provides recommendations for standardizing the Emergency Action Plans and risk communication mapping products used by local emergency management officials, first responders, and local elected officials.