Maryland Dam Safety - Virtual Workshop for Dam Owners

1800 Washington Boulevard,Baltimore MD 21230

16 March, 2021

Description

A variety of pertinent dam safety topics for dam owners, engineers, and local governments. This two-day workshop will feature presentations on a number of topics and is suitable for dam owners, engineers, and local government employees. Only 1 registration is required for the event, individual meeting invites will be sent in advance of the seminars. At this time we intend to use Microsoft Teams to host the sessions. Tuesday March 16th 10:00 to 10:30 Introductions and Opening Remarks 10:35 to 11:05 - Hiring a Dam Engineer 11:10 to 11:40 - Lessons Learned from the FEMA HHPD Grant Program 11:45 to 12:15 - Permitting Process 101 12:20 to 12:35 - Dam Ownership and Enforcement Issues 12:40 to 12:55 - Safety Issues at Dams 1:00 to 1:30 - Dam Safety Guidance Documents 1:30 to 2:00 - Closing Remarks and Q&A Thursday March 18th 10:00 to 10:10 - Introductions 10:15 to 11:00 - Basics of Geotechnical Investigations 11:05 to 11:50 - Overtopping Protection 101 11:55 to 12:55 - Construction 101 1:00 to 1:30 - Introduction to Maryland PMP Update 1:30 to 2:00 - Closing Remarks and Q&A Sign language interpreters and other appropriate accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call 410-537-3538 to make these requests. TTY Users 1-800-735-2258