Resource
On-Demand Webinar: Customization and Utilization of Dam Operation and Maintenance Manuals
Resource Type
ASDSO Webinars
Reference Title
On-Demand Webinar: Customization and Utilization of Dam Operation and Maintenance Manuals
Organization/Agency
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Year
2025
Date
11/18/2025
Abstract/Additional Information
This webinar will provide participants with information on the preparation and utilization of operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals for dams of varying type and size. It will serve as an update to and expansion upon ASDSO’s 2014 webinar, “Developing Operations and Maintenance Manuals for Dams.” The webinar will briefly review the importance of routine O&M in a dam safety program as well as the key elements of a comprehensive dam O&M manual. Current federal and state guidelines, including templates for developing O&M manuals, will be presented. The use of these resources for customizing O&M manuals and enhancing O&M programs for various dam types will be conveyed through both traditional and multimedia examples.
Key Takeaways:
• The importance of O&M to a successful dam safety program.
• The components of a comprehensive O&M manual.
• Current state and federal regulations for O&M manuals.
• Where to access templates and resources for O&M manual development.
• How to use technology and training to maximize the benefits of O&M manuals.
