Resource
High Hazard Potential Dams: When Removal Benefits Outweigh Repair
Resource Type
Pamphlet, Handouts and Fact Sheets
Reference Title
High Hazard Potential Dams: When Removal Benefits Outweigh Repair
Organization/Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Year
2024
Date
June 2024
Abstract/Additional Information
Dams that pose a high or significant hazard to lives and/or properties are prioritized for rehabilitation. In many cases, the benefits of removing the dam may outweigh the costs of repair and maintenance
