National DAM safety program

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) New York received a $152,581 federal Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041) on September 20, 2023.

The grant funds will support DEC New York's initiatives to enhance dam safety throughout the state, including conducting dam inspections, developing emergency action plans, providing technical assistance, and implementing infrastructure improvements for high-hazard dams. The key objectives are to reduce risks to life, property, and the environment from potential dam failures by strengthening dam safety policies, procedures, and infrastructure. As the state agency responsible for environmental management and regulatory oversight, DEC New York will utilize the grant funding to implement critical dam safety programs and projects within New York to align with federal guidelines and priorities under the National Dam Safety Program.