Dam Safety and Inspection
Hydropower is one of the project types in which FERC regulates
both the construction and operational phase of a project. Dam
safety is a critical part of the Commission's hydropower program
and receives top priority. Before projects are constructed, the
Commission staff reviews and approves the designs, plans, and
specifications of dams, powerhouses, and other structures. During
construction, Commission staff engineers frequently inspect a
project, and once construction is complete, Commission engineers
continue to inspect it on a regular basis.
Annual report of the status of licensed and exempted projects under construction or undergoing modifications for the period October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009. This report is based on data obtained from FERC staff inspection reports and reports submitted by licensees and exemptees.
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