Dam Safety
Program
Dam Safety in
Florida is regulated through several rules, which vary by activity and
location. The coordination of these regulations is through the
Mining and Minerals Regulation, Technical Support Program.
Stephen
Partney, PE, currently serves as the State Representative to the Association
of State Dam Safety Officials. He also acts in an advisory role
regarding dam safety issues to other governmental entities in Florida,
a role referred to as State Dam Safety Officer.
Current Florida Regulations Regarding Dam Safety:
Activity:
-
National
Dam Inventory
- If you wish to
add a dam to the inventory, Contact
Stan
Inabinet for Dam Safety info.
- Schedules:
Seepage Class; State Conference; Tailings Dams Conference;
National ASDSO Conference
- Training: The
Technical Support Section strives, within the limits of the
available resources, to train government personnel (state and
local) in current dam safety issues. To get more information,
contact
Arlene
Acevedo.
- FEMA Grants -
The state of Florida receives an annual grant based on the number
of dams meeting the federal definition of a dam. This is the
source of monies used in the training effort. Learn more about the
National
Dam Safety Program.
Needs:
The Bureau of Mine
Reclamation, through the Department of Environmental Protection, and
in conjunction with the Water Management Districts, is seeking to
modify state law concerning dams. Read the
position
paper.
Mining and Minerals Regulation Home
2051 E. Dirac Drive (Collins Building) Tallahassee, FL 32310-3760 Phone
(850) 488-8217 Fax (850) 488-1254
