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Title: Focusing attention on dam safety

Journal Article · · Hydro Review; (United States)
OSTI ID:5631069

When people think of hydropower, an image of a dam often comes to mind. Indeed, at most high-hazard dams, there is a hydro plant. A North American hydro industry survey shows that dams and their safety are a priority among project owners. The survey identified several recent dam safety activities: development of safety evaluation programs; dam rehabilitation for greater stability; dam monitoring installations; seismic strengthening; and emergency preparedness.

OSTI ID:
5631069
Journal Information:
Hydro Review; (United States), Vol. 11:5; ISSN 0884-0385
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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