This bill requires low-head dams to be included in the National Dam Inventory, which is the federal government's comprehensive database of dams across the United States. Low-head dams are relatively small dams that create minimal water level differences but can pose significant safety and environmental hazards. The legislation amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to ensure that data on these dams collected by federal agencies, state dam safety agencies, and other relevant organizations is incorporated into the national inventory. The bill does not specify funding amounts or timelines for implementation. By expanding the inventory to include low-head dams, the federal government would have better information to assess potential risks and coordinate safety efforts related to these structures.
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