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  • Guide to Small Dam Removal

    Credits: 5 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course is based on the publication “Removal of Small Dams in Oregon, A Guide for Project Managers” It is used with permission of the author, Denise Hoffert, who authored the publication for the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board.

    This course will introduce you to the principles and practices of small dam removal. It is estimated by FEMA that there are over 75,000 dams in the United States. Most of those are small dams and many of them are approaching or have exceeded their design life. As dams constructed in the “Heydays” of dam construction during the 1950’s and 60’s reach their expected end of design lives, removal of small dams will become a growing issue. While, the life of a dam can be extended with proper inspection and maintenance, they will eventually reach the end of their useful lives and become candidates for removal.

    “Removal of Small Dams in Oregon, A Guide for Project managers” contains information specific to Oregon policies and regulations. However, the general concepts can be applied to small dam removal in other parts of the US and Canada. This document should not be relied on as a substitute for regulatory requirements for any state or province. If a discrepancy is found between this document and a state or federal regulation, then the regulations should be referred to.

    Topics:

    • Project Manager Work Plan Elements
    • Building Organizational Support
    • Public Outreach
    • Outreach Strategies
    • Lessons Learned on Public Involvement
    • Successful Technical Team Meetings
    • Review of Site Background Data
    • Identification of Data Gaps
    • Development of Project Goals and Objectives

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a comprehensive knowledge of small dam removal procedures.
    Publication Source: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board

    D. Allen Hughes, PE

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