About EAPs
ASDSO Resources

Association of State Dam Safety Officials - Featured Downloads
Dam Owner's Guide to Animal Impacts on Earthen Dams (FEMA L-264)
Dam Owner's Guide to Plant Impact on Earthen Dams (FEMA L-263)
Dam Ownership: Responsibility & Liability
Dam Seepage Monitoring System (desktop software)
Emergency Action Planning for Dam Owners (FEMA 64)
Emergency Action Planning Video
Internal Erosion of Earth Dams
Living With Dams: Know Your Risks (2012)
Owner-responsible Periodic Inspection Guidance
Procuring the Services of a Professional Engineer
Technical Manual for Dam Owners: Impacts of Animals on Earthen Dams (FEMA 473)
Technical Manual for Dam Owners: Impacts of Plants on Earthen Dams (FEMA 534)
ASDSO also holds workshops for dam owners at various locations around the United States. These workshops cover several topics, including EAPs. For more information, visit damsafety.org.
Description: The courses available include the following:
- An introduction to dam ownership. This is a course emphasizing practical, straightforward information on topics of importance to anyone who owns or operates a dam; and,
- An introduction to how dams work for owners, operators or engineers not familiar with dam safety. This is intended to be an owner-friendly look at dam engineering to help owners/operators recognize problems and emergency situations, improve operations and perform or schedule preventive maintenance.
Download the informational brochure