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Welcome to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) Dam Safety Toolbox! This website serves as a repository for current guidelines and recommendations related to dam safety. Website content is written collaboratively by volunteers and approved prior to publication by ASDSO’s Dam Design and Construction Committee. Use the search bar above or click on a topic below to start learning!

Fundamentals

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Purposes of Dams

Types of Dams

Anatomy of Dams

Dam Safety Management

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Engineering

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