Resource
The Domino Effect - A Look Into Cascading Dam Failures
Resource Type
ASDSO Conference Papers
Reference Title
The Domino Effect - A Look Into Cascading Dam Failures
Organization/Agency
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Publisher Name
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Year
2022
Date
September 18-22, 2022
Event Name
Dam Safety 2022 - 39th Annual Conference
Event Location
Baltimore, Maryland
ASDSO Session Title
Concurrent Session 23 – Advancements In Inundation Mapping
Abstract/Additional Information
There are several examples dams in series on river systems throughout the United States. But, how well do we really understand the cumulative impacts of when single dam failure sets of one or more additional dam failures downstream? This presentation will provide a closer look several case studies of cascading dam failures, the triggers for cascading dam failures, the practice of dam breach inundation studies for dams in series, and the state of emergency action planning in such cases. (Continued)
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