2025 Nebraska Inspection & Assessment of Dams Technical Seminar
This seminar provides comprehensive instruction in inspection and evaluation techniques for dams. The principles, concepts, and procedures taught will be readily adaptable to any organization conducting dam inspections and evaluating their compliance with current design standards. Participants learn about a variety of dam types and their appurtenances, the function of typical dam features, common dam failure modes, and the conditions that can lead to these failure modes. Actual dam failure cases will be presented. Public safety, security, and liability will also be discussed along with approaches to responding to dam incidents. The use of drones, special cameras, GIS, and other new technology for use in performing dam inspections and assessments will be presented.
Learning objectives attendees will receive from this course:
- Discuss the historical perspective of dam construction methods for various dam types.
- Identify common failure modes associated with various dam types.
- Learn about standards for maintaining dams.
- Discuss techniques for performing a comprehensive dam inspection.
- Gain awareness of emerging issues related to inspection and assessment of dams including risk-informed decision-making for dams.
This course is being sponsored and funded by NE Department of Natural Resources. Registration is currently only open for Nebraska residents.
Cancellation Policy:
- All cancellations before July 25, 2025, are subject to a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancellations made after July 25, 2025, are no longer refundable.
PDHs Available:
- up to 19 PDHs are available for the completion of the course.
Please note that space is limited for this course and it typically fills early. Register now to secure your seat.
