National DAM safety program

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) was awarded a $207,397 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041) on September 29, 2023. The grant funds DCR's initiatives to enhance dam safety in Virginia through activities such as conducting dam inspections, developing emergency action plans, providing technical assistance, and implementing infrastructure improvements for high-hazard dams. The goal of the National Dam Safety Program is to reduce risks to life, property, and the environment from potential dam failures by supporting state-level dam safety policies, procedures, and infrastructure upgrades. As the state agency responsible for dam safety and environmental management, DCR will utilize the federal grant award to improve the safety of dam infrastructure and emergency preparedness within the Commonwealth of Virginia.