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 Ohio Dam Safety Organization (ODSO)
The Ohio Dam Safety Organization (ODSO) is
the Dam Safety Division of WMAO dedicated to promoting the safety of Ohio’s dams
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of ODSO shall be to promote dam safety in the
State of Ohio by establishing a partnership between dam owners, operators,
engineers and regulators. The organization shall provide a forum for
education and discussion on dam safety related issues and provide a voice for
all concerned in the formation and implementation of dam safety policy in the
State of Ohio.
2008 Executive Board Nominations
Coming soon!
OBJECTIVES
a) To
increase awareness of dam safety through
newsletters (PDF format),
publications, and
workshops/seminars.
b) To
provide a link to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water (opens in new window), the
Association of State Dam Safety Officials (opens in new window) and
other local, state and federal groups with an interest in dam safety including
pursuit of active participation in the development of dam safety regulations.
c) To participate in the National Performance of Dams Program (opens in new window) at Stanford
University by supporting members in contributing to and accessing its database
on dam failures and repairs.
d) To work for the establishment and continual renewal of a monetary fund to assist Ohio
dam owners in the financing of dam repair projects.
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