Number: RL33480
Title: Dam Removal: Issues, Considerations, and Controversies
Authors: Nic Lane, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: As America's dams age, their owners, regulatory agencies, and the public must decide how to manage these structures. Although decisions regarding dams are unique to each location and highly reflective of local interests, Congress has been, and will likely continue to be, asked to fund dam removal programs and to become involved in specific dam removal issues. Considerations leading up to dam removal, and issues related to dam removal itself, are the focus of this report.
Pages: 14
Date: November 20, 2006