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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />9 <br /> <br />Photo 22: Erosion and undermining of outlet structure (AECOM) <br />Reservoir Rim <br />Landslide Susceptibility: <br /> Causes: Reservoir water surface increases water <br />level in weak materials in the abutments and <br />surrounding hillsides cause landslides or slope <br />instability <br /> Consequences: Reduced storage capacity, <br />blocking or damage to intake structure <br />Inspection Closeout <br />Before you leave the dam site and begin a long drive <br />back: <br /> Read through checklist and notes. Are you missing <br />any information? Did you forget to walk an area? <br /> Are you missing any photos that you thought you <br />took? <br /> Did you forget to measure seepage or anything <br />else? <br /> Completely fill out the checklist. Do not be <br />tempted to leave the site before completing this <br />task. <br /> Kick the dirt or hang out on the pickup hood or <br />tailgate ‘office’ with the owners for a while <br />longer. The longer you stay the more they will tell <br />you of the real history, maintenance, issues, and <br />problems with a dam and the longer you have to <br />instill some dam safety wisdom. Remember dam <br />safety is about building lasting and trusting <br />relationships with owners and stakeholders. It is <br />not just a short term visit followed by a nasty <br />letter. It is a long term relationship with people. <br />Now that you are back to civilization, prepare your <br />inspection report: <br /> Try to write the inspection report as soon as <br />possible before you start to forget details! <br /> Save photographs and add captions to those that <br />are significant. <br /> Finalize checklist and prepare a sketch of the dam <br />showing observations/problem areas. <br /> Compare your observations with previous reports. <br /> State status of recommendations from previous <br />inspection (e.g., completed, incomplete, deleted), <br />carrying forward incomplete recommendations. <br /> Make recommendations for maintenance and/or <br />repairs. <br /> Recommendations should be specific and concise; <br />use accurate terminology, state a time frame for <br />implementation, and have a cost estimate, if <br />applicable. <br /> Share inspection report with other team <br />members and request their input and review. <br /> When required, inspections should be submitted <br />to the appropriate regulatory agency following <br />inspection completion. <br /> Follow up with all stakeholders early and often <br />during the year to discuss issues or to emphasize <br />solutions and strengthen relationships. <br />Useful References <br />[1] Association of State Dam Safety Officials. (2013). Introduction to <br />Inspecting Dam For Owners and Operators <br />[2] United States Department of Homeland Security: Federal Emergency <br />Management Agency. (2004). Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety, <br />FEMA 93. <br />[3] Association of State Dam Safety Officials. Responsible Dam <br />Ownership: Operation, Maintenance and Inspection. <br />[4] United States Department of Homeland Security: Federal Emergency <br />Management Agency. (2007). Training Aids for Dam Safety (TADS): A <br />Self Instructional Study Course in Dam Safety Practices, FEMA <br />609DVD. <br />[5] United States Department of the Interior: Bureau of Reclamation. <br />(2000). Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams (SEED): A Manual for the <br />Safety Evaluation of Embankment and Concrete Dams. <br />[6] United States Department of Agriculture: Natural Resources <br />Conservation Service. (2014). Formal Dam Inspection Checklist, WV- <br />ENG-105. <br />Example Checklists <br />Montana Example Checklist <br />Colorado Example Checklist <br />Wyoming Example Checklist <br />Association of State Dam Safety Officials <br />