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In May 1984, the University of Tennessee conducted an interim state survey for purpose of updating the 1982-83 study data on state statutory authority and program resources. In addition, state officials involved in organizing the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) requested that state dam safety officials be surveyed about what problems and issues - _ technical or non-technical -- an organization such as ASDSO should give attention and priority to as it formulates its agenda. A study report, "Updated Review Sununary of State non-Federal Dam Safety Programs," was presented at the June 17-20, 1984 National Conference on Dam Safetv Issues of the 80's -- Responsibilities. Liabilities. and Alternatives, in Denver, Colorado. 10 The report indicated that: only 26 states had effective statutory authority to regulate dam safety. Four states had not enacted any l I type of law or did not have effective dam safety legislation. Of 43 states who indicated having a dam safety budget, only 24 states had sufficient legislation and program budgets. The study showed that the top three major state dam safety issues or concerns were lack of owner resources for repairing unsafe dams, need for teohnical guidance on spillway capacity criteria, and inadequate funding for state dam safety programs. III. 1985 Studv Objectives FEMA, in its continuing role to coordinate and encourage non-Federal dam safety programs for reducing the hazard to the public of unsafe dams, contracted with the University of Tennessee to update the 1982 state survey data and the February 28, 1983 report. The objectives and scope of this study and report are as follows: 1. Reassess each state's overall effectiveness toward achieving a viable dam safety program. The effectiveness of each state's statutes and .9.