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The United States Society on Dams (USSD) is dedicated to advancing the role of dam and levee systems and building the community of practice.

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USSD Committee Spotlight

Dam Decommissioning

USSD’s Committee on Dam Decommissioning is a forum to discuss, develop, and share technical information to help guide decision-making when dam owners, dam engineers, public safety officials, and other professionals are considering dam removal as a project alternative.

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Theoretical Challenge Announcement

$75,000 Sediment Removal Challenge

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other partners have just launched a competition on reservoir sediment removal with a prize purse of $75,000! The competition will be open through January 4, 2019.

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Awards

Scholarships

El Hachemi Bouali, Michigan Technological University, Sean Salazar, University of Arkansas, Carolyn Bocovich, Colorado School of Mines, and Johnathan Blanchard, University of Arkansas win scholarships in Miami.

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