2023 Spring – Leveraging PFMA to Perform SQRA Virtual Workshop
May 15 - 23, 2023
Where:Online
Leveraging PFMA to Perform SQRA
5-Day Virtual Workshop
May 15, 16, 17, 22, 23
Eligible for 22 PDH credits
New York State Sponsor of Engineering Continuing Education Programs
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2023 USSD Annual Conference & Exhibition
April 17 - 21, 2023
Where:Charleston, SC
April 17 – 21, 2023
Infrastructure Resiliency Through Risk Management
Join USSD and colleagues in beautiful Charleston, SC at the North Charleston Embassy Suites.
Technical Program Chair: Ed Toms, Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc.
Technical Program Vice-Chair: Aimee Corn, Gannett Fleming
Conference Email: 2023conference@ussdams.org
2023 USSD Scholarship 5K FUNds Run/Walk
April 19, 2023
Where:North Charleston Convention Center
8th Annual USSD
5K FUNds Run/Walk
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
6:30-7:30a (check-in @ 6am)
Lace up those running/walking shoes for this annual 5k run/walk to benefit…
What’s New in Research
March 16, 2023
Where:Online
What’s New in Research
free for USSD Members
2 PDHs
This webinar will highlight exciting dam-related research projects from around the world. Projects in (1) seismic capacity of dam…
Dam and Levee Resilience Conference
March 08 - 10, 2023
Where:Rosemead, CA
Presented by the Los Angeles and San Francisco posts with support from SAME National and the Resilience COI
Partnering with:
Dam and Levee Resilience
Introduction to Immersion Vibrated Roller Compacted Design Construction
February 16, 2023
Where:Online
Introduction to Immersion Vibrated Roller Compacted Design Construction
2 PDHs
Immersion vibrated roller-compacted concrete, or IVRCC is a new concept for constructing RCC dams. Simpl…
Structural Behavior of Dams for Managers
February 09 - 10, 2023
Where:Online
Structural Behavior of Dams for Managers
8 PDHs
Bruce Brand’s “Structural Behavior of Dams” is a 3-day course on Dam Engineering. This Manager’s Version is cut down to 1 day.&n…
Building Blocks for Practical Quantitative Risk Assessment
January 26, 2023
Where:Online
Building Blocks for Practical Quantitative Risk Assessment
2 PDHs
The webinar will review the basic building blocks for performing quantitative risk analysis related to dam safety …
Fundamentals of Facilitating a Semi-Quantitative Risk Analysis
January 13 - 20, 2023
Where:Online + In Person
Fundamentals of Facilitating a Semi-Quantitative Risk Analysis
18 PDHs
The Dam and Levee Safety industry is in the process of adopting Risk-Informed Decision Making (RIDM) as a framework for…
Dam Removal and Decommissioning
December 15, 2022
Where:Online
Dam Removal and Decommissioning
2 PDHs
The Ballville Dam Removal and River Restoration Project is critically important to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The removal of the 35-…
Fall 2022 Static and Dynamic Liquefaction Assessment of Dams
October 06 - 07, 2022
Where:Lowry Conference Center, Denver, CO
Fall 2022 Static and Dynamic Liquefaction Assessment of Dams
In-Person Workshop
Denver, CO
October 6, 2022
Eligible for 8 PDHs
Static liquefaction has been in the s…
Fall 2022 Leveraging PFMA to Perform SQRA
October 04 - 07, 2022
Where:Lowry Conference Center, Denver, CO
Fall 2022 Leveraging PFMA to Perform SQRA
In-Person Workshop
Denver, CO
October 4-6 2022
Eligible for 22 PDHs
Over the last several years there has been a strong …
Fall 2022 Structural Behavior of Dams
October 04 - 07, 2022
Where:Lowry Conference Center, Denver, CO
Fall 2022 Structural Behavior of Dams
In-Person Workshop
Denver, CO
October 4-6 2022
Eligible for 24 PDHs
Part of the 2022 Fall Workshop Series taking place in pers…
Fall 2022 Fundamentals of Facilitating a Semi-Quantitative Risk Analysis
October 04 - 06, 2022
Where:Lowry Conference Center, Denver, CO
Fall 2022 Fundamentals of Facilitating a Semi-Quantitative Risk Analysis
In-Person Workshop
Denver, CO
October 4-5 2022
Workshop is FULL – Click here for Waitlist
Eligible for&n…
Fall 2022 Understanding Potential Life Loss from Flooding; What’s going on inside LifeSim?
October 04 - 06, 2022
Where:Lowry Conference Center, Denver, CO
Fall 2022 Understanding Potential Life Loss from Flooding; What’s going on inside LifeSim?
In-Person Workshop
Denver, CO
October 4 – 5, 2022
Eligible for 16 PDHs
The wo…
Investigation of the Feijão Tailings Dam Failure near Brumadinho, Brazil
July 21, 2022
Where:Online
Investigation of the Feijão Tailings Dam Failure near Brumadinho, Brazil
July 21, 2022 – 10:00AM MDT
Online Workshop
2 PDHs Available
At approximately 12:28 pm local time on J…
Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams International Technical Seminar and Study Tour, June 6-16, 2022
June 06 - 16, 2022
Where:The seminar is designed for managers, administrators, engineers, and geologists responsible for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and safety of dams. Lectures, case histories, and structured discussions covering all aspects of a dam safety examination program are led by Reclamation engineers or geologists with extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of design, construction, operation, maintenance, and dam safety.
To register, go to https://www.usbr.gov/international/seminars.html or click below.
Consequences of Flooding: Understanding and Estimating Potential Loss of Life
June 16, 2022
Where:Online
Consequences of Flooding: Understanding and Estimating Potential Loss of Life
June 16, 2022 – 10:00AM MDT
Online Workshop
2 PDHs Available
Explore the latest research and methods…
ICOLD 27th Congress – 90th Annual Meeting – Marseille (France)
May 27 - June 03, 2022
Where:Marseille France
The 27th Congress and 90th Annual Meeting of the International Commission on Large Dams will take place
from May 27 to June 3, 2022 at the Parc Chanot in Marseille.
The French Committee on Dams and Reservoirs (CFBR), which is organizing this event, will welcome more than 1000 delegates, and among them the world’s leading experts in the field of dams, representing the 104 member countries of ICOLD.
To learn more about the rich and dense program of this event:
Structural Behavior of Dams
May 17 - 20, 2022
Where:Online
Structural Behavior of Dams
May 17-20, 2022 – 9:00 am MDT
Registration is limited to 12 seats
24 PDHs available
Bruce Brand’s “Structural Behavior of Dams” is a 4-d…
International Best Practices in Risk Analysis Workshop, April 18-22, 2022
April 18 - 22, 2022
Where:The primary goal of the workshop is to provide participants with an overview of Reclamation’s risk analysis methodology and its proper role within a RIDM oriented dam safety program. Participants at the workshop will gain an understanding of how potential failure modes (PFMs) are conceptualized and developed, how they can be modeled as finite sequences of events, and how the probabilities of those events can be estimated using expert judgment. The course will cover both embankment dams and concrete structures, and touch upon operational PFMs.
We realize there are many uncertainties with the COVID-19 pandemic and Reclamation will continue to monitor the situation and adjust as needed. Due to agency Covid-19 restrictions, all events are limited to 45 participants.
Event details are available on the US Bureau or Reclamation’s website https://www.usbr.gov/international/seminars.html
2022 Conference Tour Tickets – Not Registered for Conference
April 15 - 16, 2022
Where:Town & Country San Diego
SOLD OUT
USSD 2022 Annual Conference Friday Field Tour
Friday April 15, 2022
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
We will tour the San Vicente and Lake Murray Dams. Tour price includes round tr…
Paid Ticket to Closing Wrap Party at Casa de Reyes
April 14, 2022
Where:Historic Old Town
Conference Wrap Party
SOLD OUT – Wait List Available
Don’t miss the party! Join us at Casa de Reyes in Old Town San Diego to wrap up the exhibitions and technical sessions. Relax…
2022 Morning Fitness Class-Benefits USSD Scholarships
April 12 - 13, 2022
Where:Town and Country San Diego
Morning Fitness Classes
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 and/or
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
6:15-7:15 am
Not a runner? Then join us and get your day off to a great start. You’ll get y…
Leveraging Potential Failure Mode Analyses to Perform Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessments
February 07 - 11, 2022
Where:Online
Structural Behavior of Dams
January 25 - 29, 2022
Where:Online
Infrastructure Bill Overview – Member Only Event (free)
December 13, 2021
Where:Online
Specialty Geotechnical Workshop for Dam & Levee Investigations & Modifications
December 06 - 08, 2021
Where:Fort Lauderdale, FL
Westin Fort Lauderdale Resort December 6-8, 2021 This joint event, offered by AEG (Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists) and USSD, is limited to the first 100 registrants! Presentations will cover geotechnical investigations and dam modifications best practices and risk management, followed by a round table discussion with all the speakers. The goals of the […]
Reservoir Sedimentation and Sustainable Management
November 18, 2021
Where:Online
Performance Based Earthquake Engineering and Fragility of Dams
November 16, 2021
Where:Online
Role of Instrumentation in a Dam Safety Program
November 08 - 15, 2021
Where:Online
2021 Fall Workshop Series
October 04 - November 12, 2021
Where:Online
Reviewing HEC-RAS 2-D Models: Pretty Colorful Animations are Not Always Accurate
November 03, 2021
Where:Online
Probabilistic Flood Hazard Analysis
October 26 - 27, 2021
Where:Online
Filter and Drain Design and Construction Details
October 21, 2021
Where:Online
Leveraging Potential Failure Mode Analyses to Perform Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessments
October 04 - 08, 2021
Where:Online
Instrumentation Data Analysis Tips and Tricks
August 26, 2021
Where:Online
Data Acquisition and Visualization
July 22, 2021
Where:Online
2021 USSD Conference
May 10 - 21, 2021
Where:Online
InSAR – Dam Safety Considerations and Applications
April 22, 2021
Where:Online
2021 Leveraging PFMA to Perform SQRA Virtual Workshop
March 22 - 26, 2021
Where:Online
2020 Fall Workshop Series
October 01, 2020 - January 21, 2021
Where:Online-more details to follow
Just Go with the Flow: A Phased Approach to Understanding Your Spillway
January 12, 2021
Where:Online
Introduction to the Engineer of Record for Tailings Dams
December 15, 2020
Where:Online
2020 Fall Workshop Series: Regional Analysis Tools for Calculating the Magnitude of Extreme Floods
December 09 - 11, 2020
Where:Online
2020 Fall Workshop Series: Reclamation Consequences Estimating Methodology (RCEM)
December 08, 2020
Where:Online
2020 Fall Workshop Series: Instrumentation and Performance Monitoring of Dams
November 10 - 19, 2020
Where:Online
Seismic Thresholds for Embankment Dams & Their Return Periods
November 18, 2020
Where:Online
2020 Fall Workshop Series: Introduction and Overview of Rock Scour
October 27 - 30, 2020
Where:Online
What the f-N? Clarifying Misconceptions about Risk Plots
October 21, 2020
Where:Online
Evaluating Complex Systems as Part of a Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment
October 20, 2020
Where:Online
2020 Fall Workshop Series: Leveraging PFMA to Perform SQRA Webinar
October 12 - 16, 2020
Where:Online
2020 Fall Workshop Series: Understanding Potential Life Loss from Flooding – Shining a Light into the Black Box that is HEC-LifeSim
October 07 - 08, 2020
Where:Online
2020 Fall Workshop Series: Introduction to Probabilistic Dam Breach Modeling
October 06, 2020
Where:Online
Asphalt Core Embankment Dams (ACED) – Why, Where and How?
October 01, 2020
Where:Online
Specialized Communication for Engineers – #3 The Business Skill of Likability
September 11, 2020
Where:Online
Specialized Communication for Engineers – #2 Culture-building Conversations
September 10, 2020
Where:Online
Specialized Communication for Engineers – #1 Crisis Communication
September 09, 2020
Where:Online
Advanced Communication for Engineers- #3 Build Your Tribe
August 28, 2020
Where:Online
Advanced Communication for Engineers- #2 Prepare for Difficult Conversations
August 27, 2020
Where:Online
Advanced Communication for Engineers- #1 Executive Presence for Online Meetings
August 26, 2020
Where:Online
Communication Fundamentals for Engineers- #3 Winning Presentations
August 21, 2020
Where:Online
Communication Fundamentals for Engineers- #2 Be Heard!
August 20, 2020
Where:Online
Communication Fundamentals for Engineers-#1 Communicate with Anyone!
August 19, 2020
Where:Online
Professional Ethics Webinar
June 02, 2020
Where:Online
2020 USSD Conference and Exhibition
April 20 - 24, 2020
Where:Denver, CO -- Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Conference was canceled. Webinars on select papers that would have been presented at the conference will be available later in the year.
Leveraging Potential Failure Mode Analyses to Perform Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessments
October 29 - 31, 2019
Where:Lowry Conference Center, 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO 80230
Static Liquefaction Workshop
July 09 - 10, 2019
Where:AECOM 6200 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111
FEMA National Dam Safety Program: Rapid Dam Break, Flood and Consequence Assessment: Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation Risk Assessments
May 14 - 15, 2019
Where:FEMA Conference Center, 400 C St SW, Room A, Washington, DC 20024
2019 USSD Conference and Exhibition
April 08 - 11, 2019
Where:Chicago, Illinois -- Hilton Chicago Hotel
2019 USSD Scholarship 5K FUNds Run/Walk
April 10, 2019
Where:Hilton Chicago
2018 ICOLD 86th Annual Meeting Vienna
July 01 - 08, 2018
Where:Vienna, Austria
2018 USSD Conference and Exhibition
April 30 - May 04, 2018
Where:Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE Second Avenue, Miami FL
The Challenges of Dams in Cold Climates
September 20 - 22, 2017
Where:Girdwood, Alaska (near Anchorage)
Lessons Learned from Recent Tailings Dam Failures: A Path Forward
September 14 - 15, 2017
Where:San Antonio, TX
ICOLD 85th Annual Meeting
July 03 - 08, 2017
Where:Prague, Czech Republic
ICOLD National Committees of the Americas International Symposium on Safety of Dams
October 26 - 28, 2016
Where:Mexico City, Mexico
2nd International Seminar on Dam Protection Against Overtopping
September 07 - 09, 2016
Where:Fort Collins, Colorado
International Symposium on the Mechanics of Internal Erosion for Dams and Levees
June 27 - 30, 2016
Where:The Event Venue
Sixth International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures (ISHS 2016)
June 27 - 30, 2016
Where:The Event Venue