How much assumed risk is there with a dam?
There is risk associated with even the most mundane daily tasks so, as you might expect, the operation and maintenance of a dam is certainly no exception. Since it’s impossible to eliminate risk from any activity, the key is to identify and minimize risk when and where possible. That approach is not only reflected in the Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety, but also in the Corps’ robust Dam Safety Program, which includes risk reduction, risk assessment and risk management procedures in its nationwide evaluation process.
