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Lexington, KY 6,721 followers

ASDSO is a national non-profit serving state dam safety programs and the broader dam safety community.

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The failure of dams and the great destruction and loss of life failures often cause, is a matter of deep concern to the members of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO). ASDSO is a national non-profit organization serving state dam safety programs and the broader dam safety community, which includes federal dam safety professionals, dam owners and operators, engineering consultants, emergency managers, manufacturers, suppliers, academia, contractors, and others interested in improving dam safety. Vision: A future where all dams are safe. Mission: Improve the condition and safety of dams and lower the risk of dam failures through education, support for state dam safety programs, and fostering a unified dam safety community.

Industry

Public Safety

Company size

2-10 employees

Headquarters

Lexington, KY

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1983

Specialties

Training Dam Engineers, Educating Owners, Strengthening Laws and Policies, Recruiting Next Generation, Providing Resources, Guidelines & Tools, and Educating Public/Outreach to Media

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Employees at Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO)

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🎧 Our next episode of A Dam Conversation With...is now available. This month our host Matt Marquis, P.E., sits down with Mia Kannik, P.E., Program Manager - Dam Safety Program, Division of Water Resources, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and President of ASDSO. You won't want to miss this episode where Matt and Mia discuss her 26+ years in the dam safety profession. Head over to your favorite Podcast platform to listen to A Dam Conversation With Mia Kannik today or visit - https://hubs.la/Q02YmXP50. Catch up on a past episode or learn more about A Dam Conversation With... by visiting https://hubs.la/Q02YmXP50. #damsafety
Students - now is the time to submit your entry for the ASDSO Student Paper Competition. The Student Paper Competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees at U.S. universities or colleges. Topics may include traditional areas of design engineering, structural and geotechnical analysis, hydrology, hydraulics, construction, risk management and hazard mitigation, emergency action planning, dam security, and policy. In addition, case studies, emerging and innovative technologies, and senior capstone projects are encouraged. Each winning paper will receive a 💰$2,000 prize and a ✈️travel stipend (up to $1,000) to attend the Dam Safety Conference. Plus, winning papers will be included in the conference agenda! 📅 The deadline to submit is February 1, 2025. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q02Y5WN30 #damsafety
Join us on Tuesday, November 12 from 12 PM - 2 PM Eastern for our next webinar, Best Practices in Floodplain Management Associated With Dam Safety Management and Dam Rehabilitation. This webinar provides an overview of the history, recent trends, and best practices in floodplain management as relates to dam safety management, with a special focus on dam rehabilitation and FEMA’s High Hazard Potential Dam (HHPD) Rehabilitation Grant Program. Learn more or register now at https://hubs.la/Q02WGbGd0 #damsafety #floodplain #water
ASDSO was proud to spotlight the next generation of practitioners at Dam Safety 2024. Many of our student competition winners were able to join us in Denver, Colorado so that we celebrate their noteworthy accomplishments together. 🔵 Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships: Darya Kholodova (University of Alaska Fairbanks), Jackson Clark (University of Louisville), and Jessica Frank (Missouri University of Science and Technology) 🔵Student Paper Competition: Audrika Nahian (Jackson State University) 🔵Dam Model Competition: MOT Charter School (Middletown, Delaware), Jennie D. Blake Elementary School (Hill, New Hampshire) Learn more about the winners and the 2025 programs at https://lnkd.in/euPVpuAm. #DamSafety
The next episode of A Dam Conversation With... is now available! You won't want to miss this month's conversation with Chris Goodell, P.E., BC.WRE. Head over to your favorite Podcast platform to listen to this episode or catch up on a previous episode - https://hubs.la/Q02VvVMB0. 🎧 Episode 3 - A Dam Conversation With...Chris Goodell, P.E., BC.WRE. Chris is a Principal Consultant with Kleinschmidt Associates and a leader in HEC-RAS modeling, providing risk-based solutions to dam owners worldwide. Learn more about A Dam Conversation With... by visting https://hubs.la/Q02VvVMB0 #damsafety
Eleven new case studies were recently added to ASDSO's Dam Failures and Incidents Website, DamFailures.org! The website now has more than 100 studies, including 66 case studies and 38 lessons learned! 🎉 Thank you to all the contributors, the ASDSO Dam Failures and Incidents Committee, and the FEMA National Dam Safety Program, which provides research funding. New Case Studies: 🔵 Barahona No. 1 Dam (Chile, 1928) 🔵 Camará Dam (Brazil, 2004) 🔵 Cleveland Dam (British Columbia, 2020) 🔵 Edenville Dam (Michigan, 2020) 🔵 Ka Loko Dam (Hawaii, 2006) 🔵 Meadow Pond Dam (New Hampshire, 1996) 🔵 Schaeffer Dam (Colorado, 1921) 🔵 Silver Lake Dam (Michigan, 2003) 🔵 South Fork Dam (Pennsylvania, 1889) - Updated Text New Lessons Learned: 🔵 Static liquefaction should be considered as a potential failure mode for dams that have loose sands or silts in their embankments or foundations. 🔵 The study of past incidents and failures aids in the assessment of existing dams.#DamSafety
Homepage https://damfailures.org
Submit your application now for the 2025 ASDSO Dam Model Competition! The dam model competition includes categories for K-8, high school, and collegiate teams. Winning teams recieve funding to build their models, a travel stipend to attend Dam Safety 2025, and a team honorarium. 📅 The deadline to submit applications is December 1, 2024. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q02TZ07J0
Register now for the upcoming Virtual Seminar, Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete Design of Hydraulic Structures, November 6-8. The course will provide a thorough overview of the fundamentals of specifying the fresh and hardened properties of concrete mixes; the review of applicable codes for concrete hydraulic structures; the design philosophy and methodology of reinforced concrete hydraulic structures; and issues associated with the construction process. Learn more or register now at https://hubs.la/Q02SQ8lH0 #damsafety
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We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our 2024 Dam Safety Award recipients! 🏆 👏 The individuals and organizations recognized represent exemplary contributions to the improvement of dam safety in the U.S. and dedicated leadership to those in the industry. Their work drives ASDSO's mission and keeps the dam safety community moving forward. Congratulations to all the 2024 Dam Safety Award Recipients! ⏺ National Rehabilitation Project of the Year: Lake Williams Dam (The York Water Company, Gannett Fleming, Kinsley Construction) ⏺ National Award of Merit: Michele Lemieux ⏺ Northeast Regional Dam Safety Award: City of Kingston Water Department's Cooper Lake Dam Rehabilitation ⏺ Southeast Regional Dam Safety Award: Representative John Thomas Lamar III ⏺ Midwest Regional Dam Safety Award: City of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota ⏺ West Regional Dam Safety Award: National Weather Service, Pocatello, Idaho Office ⏺ Danny McCook Medal: Dr. Donald A. Bruce⏺ Young Professionals of the Year: Missy Setz & Cory Miyamoto, P.E.⏺ Bruce A. Tschantz Public Safety at Dams Award: Rollin Hotchkiss⏺ Joseph J. Ellam Presidents Award: John WattsBelow are a few photos from our Annual Awards Luncheon in Denver, Colorado, in conjunction with the Dam Safety 2024 Annual Conference. To learn more about the recipients and the awards program, visit DamSafety.org/Awards.
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