Resource
Public Safety and Recreation at Dams
Resource Type
ASDSO Conference Papers
Reference Title
Public Safety and Recreation at Dams
Organization/Agency
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Publisher Name
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Year
1991
Date
Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 1991
Event Name
Dam Safety 1991 - 8th Annual Conference
Event Location
San Diego, California
ASDSO Session Title
Miscellaneous Issues
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 1526-9191 (Hardcopy)
Abstract/Additional Information
Every year thousands of recreationists use reservoir waters and the areas downstream from dams. Recreation activities include camping, hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, swimming and other activities. Every year many recreationists are injured and die as a result of unsafe activities.
Reservoir waters and the river downstream from a dam belong to the citizens of a state. A dam creates a hazard which can cause various problems for the recreationist. The purpose of this paper is to explain the dangers associated with a dam and to suggest measures to improve public safety at dams.
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