ASDSO is a national non-profit serving state dam safety programs and the broader dam safety community. "A future where all dams are safe." #DamSafety

Core values

- **Public Safety**: The project focuses on reducing the risk of dam failures, which can be catastrophic, causing loss of life, property damage, and disruption of other infrastructure systems like roads, bridges, and water systems[1][4][5].
- **Economic Benefits**: It aims to minimize economic impacts, including direct and indirect losses such as rebuilding costs, response and recovery costs, and long-term environmental damages[2][5].
- **Environmental Protection**: The project helps in preventing environmental damage, including pollution of surface or groundwater, air, and soil, and the destruction of environmentally sensitive areas[2][5].
- **Community Awareness and Preparedness**: It promotes public awareness, planning, and preparedness, which are crucial for reducing the consequences of dam failures and improving community resilience[1][4].
- **Social Impacts**: By ensuring dam safety, the project helps maintain community connections, public health services, and overall quality of life, reducing social impacts such as loss of confidence in public officials and community disruption[2][5].