DES MOINES – The Iowa DNR's Dam Safety program, in conjunction with The Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), is holding a Dam Safety workshop in West Des Moines on May 14.
The workshop is designed to provide practical, straightforward information on topics of importance to dam owners, and those with an interest in dams, on the following topics:
- Course Introduction
- Basic Dam Terminology and Function
- Dam Types and Purpose
- Cause of Dam Failures and How They Relate to Maintenance
- Maintenance Problems and Solutions
- Operation
Registration fees are $25 per person and attendees must register in advance. No walk-in registrations will be accepted. The registration fee includes a light breakfast, lunch, and beverages.
Registration/check-in will start at 8 a.m. and the workshop will start at 8:30 a.m.
Information will be available throughout the day, and participants will have the opportunity to meet and network with local state dam safety officials, well-known experts in the field of dam safety, other dam owners, and others with an interest in dams. Participants will also receive electronic access to materials and resources.
"It's critical that dam owners understand how their dams work and understand how to prevent future problems," says Jonathan Garton, the Iowa DNR's Floodplain and Dam Safety supervisor. "The workshop is a great opportunity for our dam owners to learn about potential dam failure modes and the maintenance required to help prevent those incidents."
Up to 7 professional development hours are available for this workshop. Interested parties can complete the online registration found here or download the registration form and email it to info@damsafety.org.
More specific details will be sent to participants after registration.
ASDSO is a national, non-profit professional association of engineers and individuals who own, regulate, or work on dams.