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From the Iowa DNR:
Protecting your dam from failure is May 20 workshop topic
ATLANTIC-The DNR dam safety staff and a national trainer will present tips to maintain and protect newer and aging dams from structural failure at an all-day workshop May 20 in Atlantic.
Designed for the owners and operators of larger dams, the workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Cass County Agricultural and Education Association, 805 W. Tenth St.
"We'll concentrate on how to look for signs of trouble-from rodent or tree damage to seepage problems-and how to maintain and repair a dam," said Jonathan Garton, an engineer with the DNR's dam safety program.
"This workshop should be especially attractive to those who want to learn more about liability issues, emergency action plans or how to hire an engineer who can help with structural issues," Garton said.
While it is intended for the people who have 10-acre or larger lakes, owners of smaller dams are also welcome and can benefit from the workshop.
For more information or to register, look under Conferences and Training on the Association of State Dam Safety Officials' website at www.damsafety.org or, contact Jonathan Garton at DNR at (515) 281-6940 or [email protected].
The $25 fee for the workshop includes a manual, lunch and two breaks. However, Garton encourages prompt registration as the fee goes up to $35 after May 11 and seating is limited. Costs are covered by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
From the Iowa DNR:
Protecting your dam from failure is May 20 workshop topic
ATLANTIC-The DNR dam safety staff and a national trainer will present tips to maintain and protect newer and aging dams from structural failure at an all-day workshop May 20 in Atlantic.
Designed for the owners and operators of larger dams, the workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Cass County Agricultural and Education Association, 805 W. Tenth St.
"We'll concentrate on how to look for signs of trouble-from rodent or tree damage to seepage problems-and how to maintain and repair a dam," said Jonathan Garton, an engineer with the DNR's dam safety program.
"This workshop should be especially attractive to those who want to learn more about liability issues, emergency action plans or how to hire an engineer who can help with structural issues," Garton said.
While it is intended for the people who have 10-acre or larger lakes, owners of smaller dams are also welcome and can benefit from the workshop.
For more information or to register, look under Conferences and Training on the Association of State Dam Safety Officials' website at www.damsafety.org or, contact Jonathan Garton at DNR at (515) 281-6940 or [email protected].
The $25 fee for the workshop includes a manual, lunch and two breaks. However, Garton encourages prompt registration as the fee goes up to $35 after May 11 and seating is limited. Costs are covered by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).