EP 1110-2-13
28 Jun 96
related to dam safety; reviews the status of EAPs and
dam safety training; and reviews research and
development programs to ensure that the latest
technology receives consideration and evaluation. The
committee meets at least semi-annually and makes
periodic inspections and field visits as necessary. The
committee ensures that the inventory of dams is current
and adequately maintained and reviews research and
development programs to ensure that the latest
technologies related to dam safety receive consideration
and evaluation (ER 1110-2-1156).
(2)
Major Subordinate Commands (MSC).
(a) Organization. The MSC Dam Safety Officer
is the Director of Engineering and Technical Services.
The standing committee contains the chiefs of the same
disciplines as that in HQUSACE.
(b) Responsibilities. The MSC Dam Safety
Officer and committee are responsible for quality
assurance coordination and implementation of the dam
safety program within the MSC. The committee will
conduct a minimum of two meetings per year. Their
responsibilities include establishing dam safety related
work priorities within the MSC, monitoring the status of
EAPs, ensuring dam safety training is being conducted,
ensuring that adequate data are submitted for the
inventory of Corps dams, and conducting dam safety
exercises (see ER 1110-2-1156).
(3)
District Commands.
(a) Organization. The District Dam Safety
Officer will be the Chief, Engineering Division. The
standing committee will comprise the same disciplines
as that in the MSC. However, the Dam Safety Officer
may be located in a district responsible for the technical
aspects of projects located within another districts
boundaries (should a district organization not include an
engineering division).
(b) Responsibilities. The District Dam Safety
Officer and committee are responsible for the execution
of the dam safety program. A minimum of two
meetings will be held annually. Responsibilities include
establishing a public awareness program with
information at each project and coordination with
downstream local interests, monitoring and evaluating
the performance of all dams and appurtenant structures
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