The South Carolina DHEC s Dams & Reservoirs Safety Program ensures dam safety, awareness, and maintenance, highlighted by the recent Lake Wallace Dam breach.
State officials celebrate Dam Safety Awareness Day at Amherst County dam wset.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wset.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
At mine sites, dams are essential infrastructure that provides flood control, store water for mine use, and control runoff. But dams can also pose significant danger to people working near them if they fail.
National Dam Safety Awareness Day seeks to encourage and promote individual and community responsibility and best practices for dam safety, as well as what steps can be taken to prevent catastrophic dam failures. The theme for National Dam Safety Awareness Day 2023 on May 31, is, "Dam Safety is a shared responsibility. Know your risk, know your role, know the benefits of dams and take action."