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Who should attend? State and Federal Dam Safety Officials ASDSO’s mission is to advance and improve the safety of dams by supporting the dam safety community and state dam safety programs, raising awareness of dam safety issues, facilitating cooperation, providing a forum for the exchange of information, representing dam safety interests before governments, providing outreach programs, and creating a unified community of dam safety advocates. As part of its strategic mission, ASDSO administers a robust Technical Training Program consisting of a wide range of educational and networking opportunities. Throughout this catalog you will learn more about the numerous offerings and settings through which you can participate in the ASDSO Training Program.
Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental, and Structural Engineers Levee Safety Professionals Scientists and Technicians Dam Owners & Operators Service and Product Suppliers Engineering Consultants Emergency and Floodplain Managers Academic Professors and Researchers Students Hydrologists/Geologists
ASDSO’s Core Classroom Courses ASDSO’s Technical Training Committee developed a list of 12 core courses which are viewed as essential in providing an engineer with a well-rounded knowledge of dams. These topics were identified as top priority among the many areas of expertise listed in the ASDSO Program of Study. These core courses are offered on a regular basis (biennially) by ASDSO. Plans and Specs Review. Combined and taught together with the topic “Construction Inspections” (2017) Dam Failure Lessons Learned (2017) Interactive Preparedness: Emergency Action Planning for Dams and Levees (2017) Soil Mechanics for Earth Dam Design and Analysis (2017) Slope Stability Analysis of Embankment Dams (2018) Seepage for Earth Dams (2018) HEC-HMS (2017) Basic HEC-RAS with an Intro to HEC-RAS 2D (2018) Inspection and Assessment of Dams (2017) Construction Inspections for Dams & Ancillary Structures. Combined and taught together with the topic “Plans and Specs Review” (2017) Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete Design for Hydraulic Structures (2018) Conduits, Valves & Gates (2017) Since it is recognized that many topics are addressed by non-ASDSO sponsored training, these other opportunities are catalogued in the website’s Training Calendar. Visit www.DamSafety.org to view the Training Calendar and the Technical Resource Center. Search by technical topic to find tools and training relevant to dam and levee safety.
Registration Information Continuing Education Participation in ASDSO’s classroom training seminars meets the continuing professional education requirements for most state licensing boards. ASDSO is not an approved provider for New York continuing professional education, but will apply for accreditation for each of the 2017 training events. Watch the ASDSO website for announcements regarding the potential approval of seminars and webinars for New York licensees. Forms for the documentation of PDH credits are provided to all registered attendees by the instructors. Fill in the number of hours in attendance, complete the participant’s information section, and retain for your records, or submit, along with a copy of the seminar agenda, to the organization you belong to that requires such notification. Please do not return the PDH form to ASDSO.
Substitutions, Cancellations, and Refunds If a registered participant is unable to attend, substitutions are acceptable. Please contact ASDSO at (859) 550-2788 or info@damsafety.org prior to the seminar to confirm availability. The difference will be charged if the substitute registrant is not eligible for the member registration discount. To receive a refund, notice of cancellation must be received by ASDSO one week prior to the start of the seminar. All refunds are subject to a $75 processing fee. After the one week cutoff, registration fees are not refundable. No-shows will not be refunded.
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Conferences ASDSO 2017 Conferences: ASDSO Conferences include the Dam Safety national conference, held each September, and one regional conference held each spring. Conferences provide attendees with the opportunity to participate in technical and non-technical educational sessions conducted by peers and experts in a variety of dam safety related fields. Additional activities such as the exhibit shows, field trips, and roundtable discussions provide valuable networking, problem solving, and technology transfer opportunities.
ASDSO’s vision is a future where all dams are safe.
Dam Safety 2017 National Conference September 10-14, 2017 J.W. Marriott San Antonio HIll Country San Antonio, TX Dam Safety 2017 is one of the leading conferences in the United States dedicated to dam and levee safety engineering and technology transfer. If you would like to present at Dam Safety 2017 the Call for Abstracts is open through February 1. Registration will open in the spring of 2017. Visit www.DamSafety.org for more information.
2017 Southeast Regional Conference April 18-20, 2017 The Music City Center Nashville, TN The 2017 Southeast Regional conference program will focus on issues of importance to dam owners, government officials and engineers in the southeast states. Both general and concurrent technical sessions, as well as timely panel discussions, an informative exhibit show and a field trip to Center Hill Dam will highlight the conference agenda. Full conference registration rates start at $475 for members and $525 for non-members who register prior to April 4th. Visit www.DamSafety.org for additional details. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT DAMSAFETY.ORG
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Classroom Seminars
ASDSO Technical Seminars offer participants in-depth study in specific dam and levee related topics.
Inspection and Assessment of Dams February 7-9, 2017 University of South Florida Tampa Florida Member Rate: $850 Non-Member Rate: $950 Late Fee Date (begins on) January 25, 2017 PDHs Available: up to 24 Description: 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, and common dam failure modes and the conditions that can led 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. What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • Historical perspective of dam construction methods for various dam types • Common failure modes associated with various dam types • Understanding of standards for maintaining dams • Techniques for performing a comprehensive dam inspection • Awareness of emerging issues related to inspection and assessment of dams Instructors
Plans and Specifications Review And Construction Inspections for Dams, Levees And Ancillary Structures February 28 – March 1, 2017 Desert Willow Conference Center 4340 East Cotton Center Blvd, Suite 100, Phoenix AZ 85040 Member Rate: $650 Non-Member Rate: $750 Late Fee Date (begins on) February 15, 2017 PDHs Available: up to 15 Description: The basis for dam and levee safety is established in the development of the detailed design drawings and project specifications, and implemented in construction of the project. Technical reviewers have the important role of checking to verify if the design meets the requirements developed by the regulatory agency, prior to issuance of the permit to construct. Designs involving the subsurface soil and geologic conditions also must be adaptable to actual conditions encountered during construction. This seminar will focus on: 1) The design review for dam and levee safety, including what is important and how to avoid getting side-tracked by non-safety related issues, and 2) What to look for in construction inspection and addressing unexpected conditions. What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • What components of plans and specifications are critical for safe and constructible dam/levee projects • How construction methodologies impact design, design details, and the completed project. • Importance of understanding plans & specifications in observing and monitoring construction
Paul G. Schweiger, P.E., Vice President and Manager of Dams and Hydraulics, Gannett Fleming
Instructors
Dean B. Durkee, P.E., Vice President and West Regional Director of Earth Science and Hydraulics, Gannett Fleming
Dan Johnson, P.E., M.S., Dam & Hydro Engineer, Consulting Engineer
Gene Peters, President, Performance Plus
Kevin Clark, P.E., Utilities Project Manager, City of Boulder, CO
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Terry Arnold, P.E., M.S., Dam Engineer, Consulting Engineer
Classroom Seminars Conduits, Gates and Valves March 28 - 30, 2017 The Medallion Conference Center 7309 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, SC 29209 Member Rate: $850 Non-Member Rate: $950 Late Fee Date (begins on) March 14, 2017 PDHs Available: up to 17 Description: The objective of this course is to provide a general understanding of conduits, valves and gates in the context of the operation, maintenance and design of dams and dam safety. Emphasis will be placed on issues related to the design, construction, and performance of conduits, values, and gates types commonly used at dams. Case histories and practical exercises will be used to enhance learning of the purposes and features of conduits, valves, and gates at dams; common materials; design standards and design considerations; operation and control; performance issues; and maintenance and rehabilitation. This is a BASIC level course, and is intended as an introduction for those with a minimal to moderate level of experience in the design, inspection and operation of dams. This course will provide a general understanding of conduits, gates, and valves at dams with an emphasis on design, construction, and performance.
Interactive Preparedness: Emergency Action Planning for Dams and Levees April 25 - 26, 2017 Mt. Washington Conference Center 5801 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209 Member Rate: $650 Non-Member Rate: $750 Late Fee Date (begins on) April 12, 2017 PDHs Available: 14 Description: This course is intended to provide both the novice and experienced dam or levee safety emergency planner with valuable lessons and skills that will allow them to develop new EAPs and improve the effectiveness of existing EAPs. The course is a hands-on, interactive workshop, covering the basic elements and knowledge required to prepare, implement, update, and review effective EAPs that will mesh with the constantly changing emergency management community. This is a BASIC level course, and there are no specific education or experience prerequisites, although some knowledge/experience in dam or levee safety would be beneficial. What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • Why are EAP’s important?
What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course?
• What are the important components of an effective EAP?
• Understand potential dam failure modes and role of conduits, gates and valves
• How do you develop, update, and test an EAP?
• Understanding of conduit and materials, types of gates and issues, and an understanding of valves • Design considerations, guidelines and criteria for conduits, gates and valves • Elements of project inspections.
Instructors John W. France, P.E., JWF Consulting, LLC. Steve Jamieson, P.E., Principal, Wheeler and Associates, Inc. Gregg Batchelder-Adams, P.E., Geotechnical/Geology and Construction Branch Chief, US Army Corp of Engineers
• Rehabilitation of conduits, gates and valves Instructors Adam N. Jones, P.E., Engineering Manager, HDR Engineering, Inc. Ralph D. Nelson, P.E., M.S., Senior Civil Engineer, HDR Engineering, Inc.
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Classroom Seminars Dam Failures Lessons Learned May 16-18, 2017
HEC-HMS June 27 - 29, 2017
Conference Chicago at University Center 525 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605 Member Rate: $850 Non-Member Rate: $950 Late Fee Date (begins on) May 2, 2017 PDHs Available: 20
Commons Learning Center/J.J.Pickle Research Campus, University of Texas at Austin 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758 Member Rate: $850 Non-Member Rate: $950 Late Fee Date (begins on) June 13, 2017 PDHs Available: 24
Description: This course provides instruction on common failure modes for most types of dams and levees with primary emphasis on dams. The principles, concepts and design standards taught are applicable to anyone conducting dam inspections, assessments, or risk analyses, or who are involved in the design of a dam or levee project. Participants will learn about potential failure modes, conditions that can lead to these failure modes, approaches to responding to dam and levee failure modes to avert failures, and defensive design for dams and levees to increase their resistance to various failure modes. These lessons learned will be illustrated using numerous case histories from dam and levee failures and incidents. This is a BASIC LEVEL seminar. There are no specific education or experience prerequisites, although some knowledge/experience in dam engineering and dam safety would be beneficial. Some advanced geotechnical concepts will be presented.
Description: Participants will gain a practical knowledge of methods for simulation of runoff from storm rainfall. The methods covered relate to the processing of historical and hypothetical (design-storm) rainfall data; estimation of losses (infiltration); transformation of rainfall excess to direct runoff with unit hydrographs; routing of flood waves; calibration of model parameters; and modeling of runoff from watersheds. Experience will be gained in applying the methods with the program Hydrologic Modeling System (HECHMS). Where possible, applications will emphasize the Hydrologic Computations for Dam Safety. What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • Methods to simulate runoff from storm rainfall response to rainfall • Estimating hydrologic abstractions
What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course?
• Transforming excess rainfall utilizing unit hydrograph theory
• Potential failure modes for different dam types
• Running the HMS model on several real world problems
• Dam failure statistics and trends
• Estimating uncertainty in modeling the runoff
• State of the practice defensive design details to address common failure modes
Instructors
• Introduction to potential failure mode and risk analyses
Arthur C. Miller, Ph.D., P.E., DWRE, AC Miller Associates
• Importance of inspecting and monitoring dams
Amanda J. Hess, P.E., CFM, Hydrology & Hydraulics Group Manager and Senior Project Engineer, Gannett Fleming
Instructors Paul G. Schweiger, P.E., Vice President and Manager of Dams and Hydraulics, Gannett Fleming Deborah J. Miller, Ph.D., P.E., President, Miller Geotechnical Consultants, Inc. John Cyganiewicz, P.E., Consultant, Cyganiewicz Geotechnical, LLC
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Classroom Seminars Soil Mechanics for Earth Dam Design and Analysis July 26 - 28, 2017
Inspection and Assessment of Dams August 1-3, 2017
Denver University Denver, CO Member Rate: $850 Non-Member Rate: $950 Late Fee Date (begins on) July 12, 2017 PDHs Available: 23.5
University Guest House and Conference Center University of Utah 110 South Fort Douglas Blvd. Salt Lake City, UT 84113 Member Rate: $850 Non-Member Rate: $950 Late Fee Date (begins on) July 18, 2017 PDHs Available: up to 24
Description: The objective of this course will be to provide a comprehensive presentation of the significant principles and concepts of soil mechanics to the participants. The material will be presented with emphasis on the application of soil mechanics to dam safety issues. At the end of the course, the participants will have the knowledge and resources to address soil mechanics issues as they relate to their work in dam safety. What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • An understanding of the significant concepts and principles of soil mechanics as how they pertain to the analysis and design of embankment dams. • An understanding of the theory of consolidation and how it applies to embankment engineering. • An understanding of the concepts of soil shear strength and which strengths apply to different stages in the life of embankment dams.
Description: 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, and common dam failure modes and the conditions that can led 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. What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • Historical perspective of dam construction methods for various dam types • Common failure modes associated with various dam types
• Knowledge of appropriate field investigation techniques for both new and existing embankment dams.
• Understanding of standards for maintaining dams
• Knowledge of appropriate field and insitu testing procedures for embankment dams.
• Awareness of emerging issues related to inspection and assessment of dams
Instructors
Instructors
Dr. Richard W. Stephenson, Ph.D., P.E., Chancellor’s Professor in Civil Architecture and Environmental Engineering (Emeritus), Missouri University of Science and Technology
Paul G. Schweiger, P.E., Vice President and Manager of Dams and Hydraulics, Gannett Fleming
Dr. Ronaldo Luna, Chair, Civil Engineering Department, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, St. Louis University
• Techniques for performing a comprehensive dam inspection
Dean B. Durkee, P.E., Vice President and West Regional Director of Earth Science and Hydraulics, Gannett Fleming Gene Peters, President, Performance Plus
More information on ASDSO Classroom Seminars, including how to register, can be found online at www.DamSafety.org!
Webinars
ASDSO’s distance training program features a series of monthly webinars conducted by experts in a variety of dam safety topics. Live broadcasts are generally scheduled for the second Tuesday of each calendar month (except September) and all webinars are archived for on-demand viewing after the broadcast.
Risk Assessment for Levee Projects January 10, 2017 Registration: $130 PDHs Available: 2 Description: The USACE has been conducting economic risk analyses for evaluating benefit cost ratios for levee projects since the 1960s. With a new focus on life safety, these same analytical techniques are now being used to evaluate priorities for infrastructure investments and required design reliability to achieve various goals, including National Economic Development and life safety risk reduction. This webinar will look at how the USACE is integrating traditional probabilistic levee fragility assessments, as described in ETL 1110-2556 (Risk-Based Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering for Support of Planning Studies, 1999), with event-tree based system-response / fragility curve development process described in the joint USBR/ USACE Best Practices in Dam and Levee Risk Analysis (2015) to evaluate levee system risk and risk reduction alternatives. What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • The USACE is moving towards risk-informed evaluation and design of levee systems and improvements. • In USACE quantitative risk analyses, levee performance is evaluated using potential failure mode and event tree analysis methods. • Event tree nodal probabilities can be estimated using a variety of techniques, including probablisitic, emperical and expert elicitation. • Levees must be considered from a “system” approach, looking concurrently at all potential failure modes when evaluating risk and risk reduction. • To efficiently reduce risk by structural means, levee prior to overtopping reliability (akin to levee “width”) and levee overtopping reliability (akin to levee “height”) must be improved commensurately. Instructor Scott Shewbridge, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Geotechnical and Risk Engineer, Risk Management Center, US Army Corps of Engineers
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Imminent Failure Condition: The Fontenelle Dam Incident February 14, 2017 Registration: $130 PDHs Available: 2 Description: Fontenelle Dam incident was arguably the largest dam incident in US history that did not result in failure. A large leak developed in Reclamation’s new dam that quickly eroded a cavity on the downstream slope. It was only through large-scale and prompt intervention that the dam was saved. In the decades following the incident, few people knew that it had occurred. Starting in 2010, the author located an extensive dam incident technical report, a firstperson incident narrative, two color films, hundreds of photos, and numerous documents related to the incident. From this extensive research we now have both a compelling day-by-day visual account of the incident, and an in-depth understanding of the failure mechanisms that nearly breached the dam. Webinar attendees will learn about incident response techniques, incident monitoring, marshaling of equipment/materials, dealing with the press, dam/ abutment interface, need for proper foundation treatment, seepage erosion, sinkhole development, seepage control, and investigative techniques. But most importantly, attendees will learn to be diligent in the important work of designing and repairing dams. What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • Peer review and defensive designs are critically important • The behavior of seepage at the interface of embankment dams and their foundation is difficult to model but is a potential major weakness • Past success can create confidence bias • Incident intervention is challenging but can be successful • To properly learn from dam and levee incidents, we must not only understand the physical failure mechanisms, but also the human and organizational factors that designed, built, and operated the dam. Instructor Mark E. Baker, P.E., Dam and Levee Safety Officer, National Park Service
Webinars Underwater Installation of Geomembranes March 14, 2017
Introduction to Nature-like Fishways for Dams April 11, 2017
Registration: $130 PDHs Available: 2
Registration: $130 PDHs Available: 2
Description: Rehabilitation of dams with geomembranes has stopped seepage in more than 200 dams worldwide. In the 1990s, the US Army Corps of Engineers recognized that geomembranes could arrest seepage but many structures in the U.S. could not be dewatered for installation. Subsequently, the USACE developed a 2 phase design and testing program that adapted geomembrane system details for underwater installation. The first underwater installation occurred in 1997 at Lost Creek dam in California. The Lost Creek project is still in service almost 20 years later. Subsequent underwater installations around the world have all been successful using compression fittings to join geomembrane panels together underwater.
Description: Dam-related problems include blockage of fish migrations, drowning hazards, failure hazards, reservoir sedimentation, habitat loss, and tailwater erosion. Some environmental problems can only be addressed through dam removal while other issues, where removal is not a viable option, can be remediated by dam modification and nature-like fish passage. Traditional fish passage projects have typically focused solely on passage of single or few large game species. As the name implies, nature-like fishways emulate natural river geometry. Nature-like fish passage includes full width dam modifications that have been applied to address dam and levee stability issues, eliminate dangerous hydraulic undertows, provide spawning habitat, provide recreational boating, grade control or sediment stabilization in dam removal and river restoration, and pass the full spectrum of native fish species. These broad benefits have drawn a diversity of funding from federal, state, and local sources. This course will introduce nature-like fishway types, design principles, applications, case examples, and associated benefits.
About 10 years ago, the issue of repairing levees and canals became more important around the world, and many of these structures cannot be dewatered. After years of research a geomembrane system for placing geomembrane panels underwater in flowing water during operation has been developed. This system has now gone from testing into implementation phase and promises to provide a mechanism to fix leaking structures underwater even in flowing water. The webinar will discuss the testing and installations along with results of geomembrane systems installed underwater.
What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course?
What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course?
• An increased understanding of dam-related effects on physical and ecological processes, safety, and other environmental issues
• Geomembranes can eliminate seepage in hydraulic structures such as dams, reservoirs, canals, levees, hydraulic tunnels, etc.
• Underlying hydraulic, geomorphic, and biological considerations in addressing dam-related problems
• Geomembranes can be installed underwater with equal quality as dry installations
• An introduction to nature-like fishway types and applications
• Construction joints and cracks can be sealed with underwater geomembrane installations
• Case examples and evaluation of benefits
• Geomembrane mattresses can be installed underwater with flowing water to stop seepage
Luther Aadland, River Scientist, MN Department of Natural Resources
• Elements of fishway funding, design, and construction Instructor
• Geomembrane sealling system components have been tested to water pressure of 2,700+ feet of water head Instructor John Wilkes, P.E., President, CARPI, USA LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT DAMSAFETY.ORG 9
Webinars HEC-RAS 2D Modeling May 9, 2017
Embankment Dam Essentials - An Overview June 13, 2017
Registration: $130 PDHs Available: 2
Registration: $130 PDHs Available: 2
Description: With the release of HEC-RAS 5.0 (and newer versions), the Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) has added the ability to perform two-dimensional (2D) hydrodynamic routing to the HECRAS computer model. This webinar will provide an overview of the new HEC-RAS 2D tools and solution processes and the basic capabilities of the HEC-RAS 2D model. The 2D flow modeling can be accomplished by adding 2D flow area element. This is similar to adding a storage area in a 1D unsteady flow model. The flow area is developed by adding a 2D polygon, developing the computational mesh, and linking the 2D flow area either to a 1D model element or directly connecting boundary conditions to the 2D flow area. Each of these steps will be discussed. Guidelines on when to use 2D flow modeling and an example problem of developing a simple computational mesh and running the model will also be covered.
Description: The overwhelming majority of dams in the world, and also in the United States, are embankment dams. This webinar is intended as an overview of embankment dams, to serve as an introduction for those relatively new to dam safety and a refresher for the more experienced practitioner. The webinar will begin with a review of the history of embankment dams from antiquity to today and comments on today’s inventory of dams. Types of embankment dams and embankment dam failure modes will then be reviewed, followed by discussions of design and construction considerations. Finally, approaches to the evaluation of existing embankment dams and common maintenance concerns will be described. After the webinar, attendees will have an overall understanding of the universe of embankment dams, how they are intended to work, problems that can develop, and design, construction, and maintenance approaches to address those problems.
What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • HEC-RAS 2D flow modeling advantages/capabilities
What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course?
• Flexible computational mesh
• An understanding of the long history of embankment dams.
• Cell and face pre-processing
• An understanding of the different configurations for embankment dams.
• Boundary conditions • Running the model Instructors
• An understanding of potential failure modes for embankment dams.
Arthur C. Miller, Ph.D., P.E., DWRE, AC Miller Associates
• A general understanding of design and construction considerations for embankment dams.
Amanda J. Hess, P.E., CFM, Hydrology & Hydraulics Group Manager and Senior Project Engineer, Gannett Fleming
• An understanding of maintenance concerns for embankment dams. Instructor John W. France, P.E., D.WRE, AECOM
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Webinars How to Make Your Emergency Action Plan More Effective July 11, 2017
NRCS Dam Design and Dam Safety Resources: Policy, Procedures, and Tools August 8, 2017
Registration: $130 PDHs Available: 2
Registration: $70 PDHs Available: 1
Description: In the last forty years, dam safety professionals have recognized the importance of preparing emergency actions plans (EAPs) as an effective tool to minimize the consequences of dam failures. In the last 15 years, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) was established and the Incident Command System (ICS) has become an important emergency response tool. This webinar will provide a brief overview of the evolution of emergency response and EAPs for dams and discuss key elements and formats for dam EAPs as well as some thoughts on the future of more effective and simplified EAP formats. We will provide some tools to improve decision making, preventative actions, and communications during dam incidents and emergencies. We will also provide an overview of some of the latest inundation mapping tools and techniques. The differences between EAPs for dams and levees will also be highlighted. The webinar will conclude with an EAP effectiveness checklist that will highlight dam owner, consultant, state dam safety program and emergency management and response perspectives.
Description: This webinar will provide an overview of multiple dam design and dam safety resources available from the USDA of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The overview will include a presentation on the NRCS history of building dams and dam safety. The policy presentation will focus on key dam design and dam safety elements in the NRCS General Manual, the National Engineering Manual and NRCS directives process. The presentation on NRCS design and dam safety procedures will highlight various NRCS Conservation Practice Standards, NRCS National Engineering Handbook chapters, and several NRCS Technical Releases. The presentation on tools will include overviews and applications of NRCS computer software such as TR20, TR20, SITES, WinDam, and DamWatch.
Instructors Steve W. Jamieson, P.E., President, W.W. Wheeler and Associates Bill McCormick, P.E., Chief, Colorado Dam Safety Branch Kerry Kimble, Planning Section Chief, Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • With over 80 years of experience, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has shaped, and continues to shape, state of the art practice in dam design and dam safety. • NRCS has extensive resources available to the dam safety community. • NRCS policy provides the primary direction for NRCS implementation of dam design and dam safety practices. • NRCS procedures offer guidance available to all practitioners for implementing dam design and dam safety practices. • NRCS offers a wide variety of unique and important tools available to the dam design and dam safety community. Instructor Stephen G. Durgin, P.E., National Design Engineer, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Webinars Design of Siphon Systems October 10, 2017 Registration: $130 PDHs Available: 2 Description: Since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians, siphons have been a useful tool to transport fluids in conduits by arranging the conduit in an inverted “U” and relying on gravity to eliminate the need for a pump. In the United States, siphons have been used as spillways and outlet works at dams. This webinar reviews the best applications for siphons at dams; design procedures and considerations; misconceptions regarding how they function; real-life examples in use; and the best methods to construct and operate a siphon. What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • Best applications for siphons for dams. • Design procedures for siphons. • Misconceptions about siphons. • Examples of siphons used at dams. • Best methods to construct and operate a siphon. Instructor Robert A. Kline, Jr, P.E., Vice President and Deputy Manager, Dams and Hydraulics Section, Gannett Fleming, Inc.
The Importance of Geologic Characterization for Dam and Levee Safety November 14, 2017 Registration: $130 PDHs Available: 2 Description: This course will provide a summary of a broad range of geologic issues in dam and levee safety engineering with discussions from investigations for new dams and levees to remediation. What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • The importance of good geologic characterization of new dam and levee sites • The importance of seeing the geology in 3 Dimensions and transfer of knowledge to engineers, regulators, and non-technical parties • The value of preparing a 3D geologic model of the foundation on complex dam and levee sites • The importance of transferring the geologic understanding and uncertainties to dam engineers • The failure or near-failure consequenses if the geology is not adequately characterized and addressed during design or remediation Instructors Robert P. Cannon, PG, LG, Principle/Sr. Vice President, Schnabel Engineering Gary D. Rogers, PG, LG, Senior Associate, Schnabel Engineering Frederic Snider, PG, LG, Associate, Schnabel Engineering
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Webinars Intro to Addressing Inadequate Conveyance Capacity at Dams December 12, 2017 Registration: $130 PDHs Available: 2 Description: The most common deficiency at dams in North America is inadequate spillway capacity. Inadequate spillway capacity can result in overtopping of a dam during flood events. This is especially a concern for embankment dams where overtopping of the dam embankment can cause breaching of the dam and uncontrolled release of the impounded water. This failure mode accounts for more than 40 percent of recent dam failures. A broad overview of the many approaches, including state-of-the-art technologies, to effectively modify existing dams to meet current spillway capacity requirements will be presented. The various approaches will be illustrated with photographs from recently modified dams and case studies. What are the takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? • Recent updated federal guidelines for addressing spillway requirements at dams • Failure modes associated with inadequate spillway capacity • Variety of methods available to increase conveyance capacity at dams
ASDSO would like to thank the National Dam Safety Program and the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for their financial support of ASDSO educational programs.
• Recent state-of-the-art research on increasing conveyance capacity at dams • Important factors that must be considered when increasing conveyance capacity at damss. Instructor Paul G. Schweiger, P.E., Vice President and Manager of Dams and Hydraulics, Gannett Fleming, Inc.
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ASDSO Training Products ASDSO maintains a comprehensive store complete with conference proceedings, archives of the Journal of Dam Safety, tools for dam owners, ASDSO merchandise and more! The following items are a sample of what you can find at www.DamSafety.org.
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Proceedings Dam Safety 2016 Conference Proceedings CD Item #: 10651-2016
Dam Safety 2011 Conference Proceedings CD Item #: 1169
Member Price: $54
Member Price: $45
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2016 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 11-15 in Philadelphia, PA.
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2011 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 25-29 in National Harbor, MD.
Dam Safety 2015 Conference Proceedings CD Item #: 10651-2015
Dam Safety 2010 Conference Proceedings CD Item #: 4-24CD
Member Price: $45
Member Price: $45
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2015 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 13-17 in New Orleans, LA.
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2010 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 19-23 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.
Dam Safety 2014 Conference Proceedings CD Item #: 10651-2014 Member Price: $45 A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2014 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 21-25 in San Diego, CA. Dam Safety 2013 Conference Proceedings CD Item #: 10651-2013 Member Price: $45 PRO CE ED I N GS
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A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2013 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 8-12 in Providence, RI. Dam Safety 2012 Conference Proceedings CD Item #: 10651-1001 Member Price: $45 A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2012 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 16-21 in Denver, CO.
Watch for the Dam Safety 2017 Conference Proceedings CD available in late September 2017!
Dam Safety 2009 Conference Proceedings CD Item #: 1229CD Member Price: $45 A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2009 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 27-October 1 at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, Florida. Dam Safety 2008 Conference Proceedings CD Item #: N2087CD Member Price: $45 A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2008 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 7-11 at the Renaissance Esmeralda in Indian Wells, California. Dam Safety 2007 Conference Proceedings CD Item #: N2037CD Member Price: $45 A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2007 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 9-13 at the Hilton Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas.
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ASDSO’s Library of On-Demand Webinars Registration for the archived (recorded) version of any ASDSO webinar is $95 - $130 per person and includes a certificate for professional development credit. Geotechnical Guidelines for Assigning Erodibility Parameters to Soil Horizons for SITES Analysis (Danny McCook, 2010) *Available in CD-ROM format only. Pitfalls in Quality Control Processes for Compacted Earthfill (Danny McCook, 2010) Empirical Estimates of Permeability for Earth Dam Projects (Danny McCook, 2010) Filter Design History and a One-Step Process (Danny McCook & James Talbot, 2011) Introduction to Grouting for Dams (David Wilson, 2012) Field Investigations for New and Existing Dams (Ray Martin, 2012) Evaluation of Seepage Related Potential Failure Modes (PFM’s) in Embankments with Emphasis on Outlet Penetrations (Keith Ferguson, 2013) Introduction to Internal Drainage Systems for Dams (James Talbot, 2013) Using Instrumentation for Dam Safety Monitoring (Barry Myers, 2013) Seepage Monitoring and Analysis of Embankment Dams (Mark Pabst 2014) Earthquake Hazards, Ground Motions and Dynamic Response (Lelio Mejia & William Fraser, 2014) Foundation Preparation during Dam Construction (John France, 2014) Seepage Rehab Methods (France, Williams, Cyganiewicz, Talbot, 2015) Foundation Cutoff Walls for Dams and Levees (Donald Bruce, 2016) Strength Selection for Static Slope Stability Analysis (John France & Christina Winckler, 2016) Cracking and Hydraulic Fracturing in Embankment Dams and Levees (Debora Miller, 2016) 3-D Effects on Estimation of Gradients, Seepage Flows, and Evaluation of Internal Erosion Potential Failure Modes (Keith Ferguson, 2016) The Practical Use of Geophysics to Access Dam and Levee Safety (Rich Lee and Scott Burch, 2016) Intro to Tailings Dam and Coal Ash Impoundment Design, Construction and Monitoring: What Can Go Wrong and Right? Current Practice. (Richard Davidson & Christina Winckler, 2016)
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Hydrology Hydrology 101; Intro to Hydrology for Dam Safety (Art Miller, 2011) Hydrology 201 for Dam Safety (Art Miller, 2012) PMP and the History of HMRs (Ed Tomlinson, 2012) Introduction to Hydrologic Modeling Using Geospatial Information (Art Miller, Amanda Hess, Chris Krebs, 2015) Meteorology and Rainfall Frequency (Bill Kappel & Doug Hulsted, 2015) Hydrologic Hazards – Estimating Probabilities of Extreme Floods (John England, 2016) Hydraulics Hydraulics 101: Intro to Hydraulics for Dam Safety (Art Miller, 2011) Hydraulics 201 for Dam Safety (Art Miller, 2012) Introduction to Physical Modeling of Spillways for Dams (Steven Barfuss, 2012) Intro to the Application of 2D Modeling for Dam and Levee Safety (Amanda Hess & Benjamin Israel-Devadason, 2016) Risk-Informed Decision Making Risk Assessment Basics for an Individual Dam (David Bowles, 2011) Risk Management for a Portfolio of Dams (David Bowles, 2011) Tolerable Risk Guidelines for Dams: How Safe is Safe Enough? (David Bowles, 2013) Loss of Life Consequence Assessment for Dam Failure Scenarios (Wayne Graham, 2013) Intro to Potential Failure Modes Analysis (Douglas Boyer, 2014) Applications of PFMA in Dam Safety (Douglas Boyer, 2014) Event Tree Principles and Applications for Dam Safety Risk Analysis (David Bowles, 2015) Human Factors in Dam Failures and Incidents (Irfan Alvi, 2015) Dam Safety Program Management Emergency Action Plan Basics (John France, 2012) Legal Responsibilities of Dam Owners, Operators, and Regulators (Denis Binder, 2013) Identifying Hazards and Improving Public Safety at Low Head Dams (Bruce Tschantz & Paul Schweiger, 2013)
ASDSO’s Library of On-Demand Webinars Using Instrumentation for Dam Safety Monitoring (Barry Myers, 2013) How to Communicate Effectively in Any Situation (Leonard Greenberger, 2014) Development of Operations and Maintenance Manuals for Dams (Stephen Jamieson, 2014) Introduction to Public Safety Risk Evaluation and Treatment for Dams and Levees (David Cattanach, 2015) Understanding and Managing Plant & Animal Intrusions in Embankment Dams and Levees (Greg Zamensky, 2015) Intro to Tailings Dam and Coal Ash Impoundment Design, Construction and Monitoring: What Can Go Wrong and Right? Current Practice. (Richard Davidson & Christina Winckler, 2016) Intro to Dam Decommissioning (Paul Schweiger, 2016) Construction Management Quality Assurance & Field Inspection for Dam Construction Projects (Joe Freeland, 2014) Foundation Preparation during Dam Construction (John France, 2014) Designing Slope Protection for Dams and Levees (Dr. Richard Weggel, 2015) Waterproofing Systems for Dams (Martha Monserrate & John Wilkes, 2015) Dam Construction Quality Control – Do’s, Don’ts, and Lessons Learned (Randy Bass, 2015) The Practical Use of Geophysics to Assess Dam and Levee Safety (Richard Lee & Scott Burch, 2016) Intro to Tailings Dam and Coal Ash Impoundment Design, Construction and Monitoring: What Can Go Wrong and Right? Current Practice. (Richard Davidson & Christina Winckler, 2016) Intro to Dam Decommissioning (Paul Schweiger, 2016) Structural Roller Compacted Concrete – Design and Construction of Water Control Structures (Randy Bass, 2011) Filter Design History and a One-Step Process (Danny McCook & James Talbot, 2011) Introduction to Grouting for Dams (David Wilson, 2012) Introduction to Concrete Gravity Dams (Robert Kline, 2012) Introduction to Earth Spillway Design and Evaluation (Darrel Temple, 2012)
Structural Condition Assessment of Dam Facilities with Non-Destructive Evaluation Methods (Larry Olson, 2012) RCC Applications in Dam Engineering - What We Have Learned and What’s New (Kenneth Hansen, 2013) Stability Evaluations for Concrete Dams (Robert Kline, Jr. and Guy Lund, 2013) Introduction to Design of Labyrinth Spillways (Blake Tullis, 2013) Terminal Structures and Energy Dissipation for Outlet Works and Spillways (K. Warren Frizell, 2013) Introduction to Armoring Embankment Dams and Earth Cut Spillways with ACBs (Paul Schweiger & Christopher Thornton, 2014) Rehabilitation of Concrete Dams (Robert Kline, 2014) Stepped Chute Spillway Design for Embankment Dams (Sherry Hunt, 2014) Dam Safety with 3D Weirs (Brian Crookston & Greg Paxson, 2016) Foundation Cutoff Walls for Dams and Levees (Donald Bruce, 2016) Spillway Conduits – More Than Just a Pipe through a Dam (Joe Monroe, 2016) Seismic Earthquake Hazards, Ground Motions and Dynamic Response (Lelio Mejia & William Fraser, 2014) Seismic Evaluation of Earth Dams (Lelio Mejia & Richard Armstrong, 2015) Surveillance and Monitoring Using Instrumentation for Dam Safety Monitoring (Barry Myers, 2013) Seepage Monitoring and Analysis of Embankment Dams (Mark Pabst 2014) Intro to Tailings Dam and Coal Ash Impoundment Design, Construction and Monitoring: What Can Go Wrong and Right? Current Practice. (Richard Davidson & Christina Winckler, 2016) Dam Failure Investigations Human Factors in Dam Failures and Incidents (Irfan Alvi, 2015) Emergency Action Planning Emergency Action Plan Basics (John France, 2012)
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2016 Webinars: Learn more about our newest on-demand webinars! Intro to the Application of 2D Hydraulic Modeling for Dam and Levee Safety
3-D Effects on Estimation of Gradients, Seepage Flows and Evaluation of Internal Erosion Potential Failure Modes
This webinar provides background on 2D hydraulic modeling theory, steps to set up a 2D model, describes important specifications for 2D models, and summarizes features available in 2D models.
This webinar presents the results of 2D and 3D numerical evaluations of seepage conditions around a developing piping defect. The Practical Use of Geophysics to Assess Dam and Levee Safet
Dam Safety with 3D Weirs This webinar addresses dam safety issues at spillways, spillways types and solutions in the US, 3D weirs, dam safety issues with 3D weirs, and international and domestic applications of 3D weirs.
This webinar provides an overview of geophysical methods applicable to dams and levees, the theory behind the methodologies, and the strengths and limitations of each method. Hydrologic Hazards – Estimating Probabilities of Extreme Floods
Foundation Cutoff Walls for Dams and Levees This webinar reviews the different methods used to create foundation cutoff walls by methods other than grouting alone. A distinction is drawn between Category 1 walls (which are “excavate and replace”) and Category 2 walls (which are “mixed in place”). Spillway Conduits - More Than Just a Pipe Through the Dam This webinar presents general design and construction related issues that dam engineers and owners should be aware of when considering a low-level conduit in their earthen embankment structure. Seepage control, structural integrity, and material life expectancy are also discussed. Strength Selection for Static Slope Stability Analysis This webinar provides practical guidance on the selection of soil shear strength parameters for static slope stability analysis.
This webinar provides an overview and background on current data and methods used in estimating hydrologic hazard curves for dam and levee safety. Intro to Tailings Dam and Coal Ash Impoundment Design, Construction and Monitoring: What Can Go Wrong and Right? This webinar provides an overview of the unique construction and design components of these facilities. It will also examine a number of recent failures that have plagued the industry but provide valuable lessons for the future. Introduction to Dam Decommissioning This webinar provides an overview of recent trends in dam decommissioning in the United States with an emphasis on the engineering and design aspects of dam decommissioning.
Cracking and Hydraulic Fracturing in Embankment Dams and Levees This webinar presents some of the common conditions that can lead to adverse geostatic stress conditions, cracking, and hydraulic fracturing in embankments.
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2017 webinars will be added to our on-demand library shortly after the live viewing!
General Reference Embankment Dam Reference Toolbox (EDRT) Version 2.0 - Flash Drive Item #: ASDSO_1 Member Price: $30 The Embankment Dam Reference Toolbox (EDRT) otherwise known as the “Swiss Army Knife” for dam designers was released in 2012 and upgraded in 2014. Sponsored by the states of Wyoming and Montana, funded using National Dam Safety Act grant funds and developed by DOWL HKM, the EDRT is a compilation of state and federal resources pertaining to the design of small and intermediate embankment dams. Between 2012 and 2014, many federal and state organizations updated their standards and guidelines. The EDRT contains these updates, a new “General Guidelines” page and improved usability and functionality. References are categorized under the general categories of Embankment Design; Spillway Design; Outlet Works and Structural Design. Each broad category includes key references and supplemental information, much of which is organized into sub-categories such as Foundations and Construction Materials; Geotechnical Analysis; Filters/Drains; Instrumentation; Conduits; Erosion Protection; Air Vents; and more. The EDRT is available on a single flash drive, accessible from virtually anywhere. Living with Dams: Know Your Risks & Living with Dams: Extreme Rainfall Events These e-booklets were created to help answer questions about dams: what purposes they serve, what risks are associated with dams and where you can get information about how to react if you are affected by a dam. These two e-booklets were prepared by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO). The “Know Your Risks” booklet was supported by a grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Both are available in e-book format at http://www.livingneardams.org/.
Dam Ownership: Emergency Action Planning Item #: BR-O Brochure explains the emergency action plan, its key points, tips for better EAPs, and a provides a list of resources from DHS/FEMA, NRCS, and ASDSO. Available for free download.
Dam Ownership: Procuring the Services of a Professional Engineer Item #: BR-G Brochure answers the questions: (1) Why do I need an engineer? (2) What type of engineer should I hire? (3) How do I choose an engineer who is best for my needs? Available for free download.
Dam Ownership: Internal Erosion of Earth Dams Item #: BR-Y Brochure explains causes, indications, and dangers of internal erosion of earth dams, and advises dam owners/operators of steps to be taken in case of its occurrence. Available for free download.
Dam Ownership: Responsibility and Liability Item #: BR-R Brochure gives general information on steps dam owners can take to protect against financial loss from dam failure. Available for free download.
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Education & Research Tool
Lessons Learned from Dam Incidents and Failures Learning from past incidents and failures is a key component of dam safety education. In late 2013, James Demby, Jr., P.E. and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized a Gannett Fleming project team to research past dam failures and incidents and select the most appropriate information to include in a compendium of lessons learned supported by case histories. The primary goal of this project was to convey educational information relating to and resulting from dam failures and incidents in an innovative, user-friendly manner that is appealing to contemporary users. As a result, this Lessons Learned from Dam Incidents and Failures website was created. The site is currently hosted and maintained by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) with oversight and ongoing contributions by the ASDSO Dam Failures and Incidents Committee. Presented within this website are links to individual case studies as well as lessons learned pages that summarize historical dam incidents and failures and the valuable information gleaned from them. Each page contains a background and description, photographs, videos, best practices, and other resources related to the case study or lessons learned being addressed. The contents of this webpage encompass a range of failure modes, dam types, and dam safety topics including best practices regarding engineering and design practices, human factors, emergency planning and response, operation and maintenance, and regulatory issues. Dam safety engineers, dam operators, dam owners, regulators, emergency managers, academia, and students are encouraged to use the material presented herein. Visit www.DamFailures.org today! 20
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2017 Training Calendar January 10
Webinar: Risk Assessment for Levee Projects Scott E. Shewbridge, P.E.
June 13
Webinar: Introduction to Embankment Dams John W. France, P.E.
February 7-9 Tampa, FL
Classroom Seminar: Inspection and Assessment of Dams Paul G. Schweiger, P.E., Dean B. Durkee, Ph.D., P.E., and Gene Peters
June 27-29 Austin, TX
Classroom Seminar: HEC-HMS Arthur C. Miller, Ph.D., P.E., and Amanda J. Hess, P.E.
July 11
February 14
Webinar: Imminent Failure Condition: The Fontenelle Dam Incident Mark E. Baker, P.E.
Webinar: How to Make Your Emergency Action Plan More Effective Steve Jamieson, P.E., William McCormick, P.E., and Kerry Kimble
Feb 28-Mar 1 Phoenix, AZ
Classroom Seminar: Plans and Specifications Review And Construction Inspections for Dams, Levees And Ancillary Structures Terry Arnold, P.E., Daniel Johnson, P.E., and Kevin Clark
July 26-28 Denver, CO
Classroom Seminar: Soil Mechanics for Earth Dam Design and Analysis Richard W. Stephenson, Ph.D., and Ronaldo Luna, Ph.D.
March 14
Webinar: Underwater Installation of Geomembranes John Wilkes, P.E.
August 1-3 Salt Lake City, UT
Classroom Seminar: Inspection and Assessment of Dams Paul G. Schweiger, P.E., Dean B. Durkee, Ph.D., P.E., and Gene Peters
March 28-30 Columbia, SC
Classroom Seminar: Conduits, Gates and Valves Ralph Nelson, P.E., and Adam Jones, P.E.
August 8
April 11
Webinar: Introduction to Nature-like Fishways for Dams Luther Aadland, Ph.D.
Webinar: NRCS Dam Design and Dam Safety Resources: Policy, Procedures, and Tools. Steve Durgin, P.E.
Sept 10-14 San Antonio, TX
Dam Safety 2017 National Conference
April 18-21 Nashville, TN
Southeast Regional Conference
October 10
Webinar: Design of Siphon Systems Robert Kline, P.E.
April 25-26 Baltimore, MD
Classroom Seminar: Interactive Preparedness: Emergency Action Planning for Dams and Levees John W. France, P.E., Steve Jamieson, P.E., and Gregg Batchelder-Adams, P.E.
November 14
Webinar: The Importance of Geologic Characterization for Dam and Levee Safety Robert P. Cannon, P.G.
May 9
Webinar: HEC-RAS 2D Modeling Arthur C. Miller, Ph.D., P.E. and Amanda J. Hess, P.E.
December 12
Webinar: Introduction to Addressing Inadequate Conveyance Capacity at Dams Paul G. Schweiger, P.E.
May 16-18 Chicago, IL
Classroom Seminar: Dam Failures Lessons Learned Paul G. Schweiger, P.E., Debora J. Miller, Ph.D., P.E., and John Cyganiwicz, P.E. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT DAMSAFETY.ORG
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