The DAMS Act amends federal dam safety laws to strengthen support for state dam safety programs. The bill extends federal funding authorization for the rehabilitation of high-hazard potential dams through 2031, five years beyond the current expiration date, and clarifies that states must use a risk-based priority system to identify and address dangerous dams unless they have already developed their own risk-based system. The legislation primarily affects state governments and the federal agencies that oversee dam safety programs, helping ensure that the most dangerous dams are systematically identified and repaired. While the bill text does not specify exact funding amounts, it reauthorizes appropriations for dam rehabilitation assistance, making federal support available to states through 2031 to address critical infrastructure safety concerns.
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