2014 NWHA CONFERENCE

Where is Dam Safety Headed?

2014 NWHA CONFERENCE

• Introduction of Risk-Informed Decision into the FERC dam safety program– First set of guidelines to be posted to FERC website in

the next few weeks– Use will be on a trial basis with a few carefully selected

projects– Deterministic Guidelines will still apply to most projects

• Continued focus on ODSP• Need to address issues related to remote operation

Short-Term1 – 5 Years Out

2014 NWHA CONFERENCE

Mid-Term5-20 Years Out

• Broader use of Risk-Informed Decision-Making

• Integration of Dam Safety risk assessments with business Risk Management processes

• Development of Systems Analysis tools

2014 NWHA CONFERENCE

Long-Term20 Years+

• General use of Risk Assessment techniques across all FERC Projects

• Introduction of Systems approaches to assess safety