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Acknowledgements<br />

The project proposal and scope <strong>of</strong> work were developed and submitted by Dr.<br />

Greg Hanson and Darrel Temple <strong>of</strong> the ARS as a joint effort with Bill Irwin <strong>of</strong> the<br />

NRCS. The steering committee which helped organize the Workshop on Issues,<br />

Resolutions, and Research Needs Related to <strong>Embankment</strong> <strong>Dam</strong> <strong>Failure</strong> <strong>Analysis</strong><br />

included the following members:<br />

Dr. Greg Hanson, USDA-ARS<br />

Bill Irwin, USDA-NRCS<br />

Darrel Temple, USDA-ARS<br />

Wayne Graham, USBR<br />

Charles Pearre, USACE<br />

Ed Fiegle, GA Dept. <strong>of</strong> Natural Resources<br />

Terry Hampton, Gannett Fleming<br />

Brandee Hancock, and Ruth Treat <strong>of</strong> the ARS-PSWCRL served as the<br />

administrative staff in organizing the meeting, corresponding with participants,<br />

and making local arrangements. Kevin Cook and Brandee Hancock assisted in<br />

organizing the proceedings. Nate Snorteland <strong>of</strong> the U.S. Bureau <strong>of</strong> Reclamation<br />

served as the facilitator and therefore led all group discussions. Nate Snorteland<br />

contributed heavily to the “<strong>Dam</strong> <strong>Failure</strong> <strong>Analysis</strong> and Research Development<br />

Topics,” section <strong>of</strong> the proceedings.<br />

PROJECT SPONSOR<br />

Federal Emergency Management Agency<br />

National <strong>Dam</strong> Safety Program<br />

Research Subcommittee, David Achterberg, (USBR), Chair<br />

500 C Street SW<br />

Washington, DC 20047<br />

PROJECT COORDINATOR<br />

USDA-ARS-PSWCRL<br />

1301 N. Western<br />

Stillwater, OK 74075

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