Asset Management

Dam Program

The Asset Management Division's Operation and Maintenance Branch is responsible for the oversight of the operation and maintenance of Reclamation’s dams, including High- and Significant-Hazard dams. The Dam Program provides Reclamation-wide policy, guidance, and coordination of dam and levee operations and maintenance activities.

Grand Coulee Dam, Washington

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Resources:

• Projects and Facilities
• Water Operations
• Dam Safety
• Technical Service Center

Publications:

• Benchmarking Operation and Maintenance of Water Storage Facilities
• Water Operation and Maintenance Bulletins
• Water Operation and Maintenance Bulletin No. 146: Guidelines for Testing Gates and Valves at Major Facilities
• Facilities Instructions, Standards and Techniques (FIST) Manuals
• See WTR P05, “Working with Water and/or Power Contractors During Formulation of Operation and Maintenance Programs, and Providing Quality Service to Contractors During Current Year Program Activities,” for review.
• See FAC 01-07, “Review/Examination Program for High- and Significant-Hazard Dams," for review.
• See FAC 01-04, “Review of Operation and Maintenance (RO&M) Program Examination of Associated Facilities (Facilities Other Than High- and Significant-Hazard Dams),” for review.
• See FAC 02-01, “Operating Practices and Procedures for High- and Significant-Hazard Dams (and other facilities, as applicable),” for review.
• Standing Operating Procedures Guide for Dams, Reservoirs and Power Facilities 1996, Revised 2001

Training and Guidance:

• Form 7-1686 Reservoir Capacity Allocation
• Form 7-2533 Dam Operator Proficiency Review

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Contact:

For questions about the Dams and Levees Program, please contact the Asset Management Division mailbox