USSD is a world class organization of dam industry professionals who advance the environmentally sustainable science of planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of dams, levees …

On May 5th-8th, 2025, USSD will welcome more than 900 dam and levee professionals to the City of Fountains, Kansas City, MO, for multiple days of knowledge exchange, networking, and fun.

USSD Learning Center New Users First time here? Create a contact profile HERE Then follow these steps: 1. Go to https://members.ussdams.org/MIC/Login 2. Go straight to the “Create One” link to the …

All authors/presenters must upload a form to CATALYST confirming your intention to participate in the conference and granting USSD permission to publish and distribute your paper/expanded abstract …

Despite the criticism that Potential Failure Mode Analysis (PFMA) has received following the Oroville Dam spillway incident, it has been viewed as a standard of care for dam safety evaluations in the …

On May 4th-7th, 2026, USSD will welcome more than 900 dam and levee professionals to Austin, TX, for multiple days of knowledge exchange, networking, and fun. The conference will feature more than …

Introductory Webinar on the Start of an Owner’s Forum in USSD. Key topics include: Process and Schedule of Events for the next year, exploration of topics of Interest to Owners, and first facilitated …

The United States Society on Dams (USSD) is dedicated to promoting the sustainable benefits of dams and levees for society, emphasizing the need for technical expertise and funding to manage this …

The United States Society on Dams (USSD) is a world class organization dedicated to advancing the role of dam and levee systems and building the community of practice.

USSD recognizes that our organization is strengthened through greater diversity of our people and perspectives. We are committed to being an inclusive organization, promoting equitable opportunities …