The Iowa Department of Natural Resources received a $692,118 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041) to improve dam safety in the state. The funding, awarded on May 23, 2024, will support activities such as conducting dam inspections, developing emergency action plans, providing technical assistance, and implementing infrastructure improvements for high-hazard potential dams. This grant demonstrates FEMA's commitment to advancing engineering policies, enhancing state dam safety programs, and increasing public awareness about dam-related risks across the United States. The project has a completion date of May 22, 2026.
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