Dam earthquake warning
ASSETS AND IMPACTS
Dams, Levees, Mine Tailings, Navigation Locks
Owners and Operators
Many of the dams are privately owned (65% in the US); the remainder are owned by Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial entities.
- Levees have diverse Federal, State, local, and private ownership.
- Federal agencies own and operate the vast majority of navigation locks.
- Private companies own and operate onsite mine tailings.
Impact on Critical Functions
Water Supply, Irrigation, Hydropower Generation, Flood Damage Reduction, Navigation, Flood Recreation Contact.
Economic Impact
Asset Replacement Value, Remediation Cost, Business Interruption
Human Impact
Population at risk within flood scenario inundation zone
- Population at risk within 0 and 3 miles from the toe of the dam
- Population at risk within 3 and 7 miles from the toe of the dam
- Population at risk within 7 and 15 miles from the toe of the dam
- Population at risk within 15 and 60 miles from the toe of the dam