With the intention of trying to determine the causes of major tailings dam incidents, 221 case records have been collected. Examples are given of accidents and failures, together with some examples of effective remedial measures. This Bulletin is addressed to all those involved in the design, construction, operation and closure of tailings dams.
These Guidelines address the risks of accidents or incidents in which a member of the public encounters a hazard created by the presence or operation of a dam.
Examples of data collected for dams after Hurricane Matthew in 2016 to help stakeholders better understand some of the potential benefits of post-event data collection at dams.
This Dam Incident Planning Guide supports state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency managers in planning for dam incidents and failures by summarizing the concepts that a community should consider when creating dam incidentspecifc elements of local emergency operations plans. This guide builds on Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101: Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans.1 It also provides guidance for dam owners and operators on how to engage with emergency managers prior to an incident to ensure a well-coordinated response. Appendix A provides a general template for a community dam incident plan that can be adapted to meet each communitys needs.