This webinar presents the application of rope access techniques for inspection of dams and hydraulic appurtenances, including confined conduits, spillway structures, radial gates, and canal linings. Topics include SPRAT-certified access methods, integration of nondestructive testing at height, confined space entry protocols, digital defect documentation, and coordination with dam safety programs. Case studies will highlight structural assessme...

This is an interactive course designed to help participants learn about key tools that will help improve emergency preparedness and enhance communication during dam and levee failures and incidents. Participants will gain a better understanding of the emergency action planning process, including evacuation planning and emergency response methods. Learning objectives attendees will receive from this course: Learn how to improve the integrated o...

This webinar provides a practical guide to understanding and participating in dam safety-focused regulatory reviews with confidence. Participants will gain insight into the distinct roles involved in the process, providing clarity in responsibilities and expectations. The webinar will provide strategies to locate and interpret relevant regulations, including state-specific guidance. Attendees will also learn the key elements of complete submit...

Mark your calendar now for Dam Safety 2026, August 30 - September 3, 2026, at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC. Share your professional knowledge with the dam safety community at the premier conference dedicated to dam safety.

The current guidance on aggregate soil filter gradations is based on research conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the 1980s. Subsequently, various federal agencies (Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and FEMA) published step-by-step guidance for aggregate filter gradation design based on that research. The resulting guidelines represent a great advance in filter gradation...

Blasting near dams demands more than technical expertise—it requires precision, foresight, and an uncompromising commitment to structural safety. This webinar is designed for dam operators, engineers, and infrastructure contractors who face the challenges of rock excavation in high-risk environments. This webinar will dive into the proven techniques and critical safeguards that enable successful blasting near sensitive water infrastructu...

This webinar is intended for individuals who are responsible for performing inspections on dams. The goal is to provide a connection between what can be observed in a field inspection and how dams fail, with particular focus on the risk analysis and how inspections inform the process. Learning objectives attendees will receive from this webinar: Risk analysis and how it is used as part of dam safety risk management. Definition of potential fai...