National DAM safety program

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board received a $343,957 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041) on September 13, 2023. This funding supports the Oklahoma Water Resources Board's efforts to enhance dam safety through inspection programs, emergency planning, rehabilitation projects, and public awareness campaigns. The Board plans to utilize the grant to help reduce risks to life, property, and the environment from dam failures in the state, aligning with the National Dam Safety Program's objective of developing and implementing effective dam safety practices nationwide. The Board may subaward portions of the grant to entities like Oklahoma State University, municipal authorities, and local governments to assist with integrated flood monitoring, sewer upgrades, wastewater treatment plant improvements, and assessing wildfire impacts on waterways in support of the broader dam safety initiatives.