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CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Engineering and Construction
Division of Dam Safety & Flood Control
July 2016
SOP Page 2 of 7 July 2016
Table of Contents
Introduction
I. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Dam Emergencies ................................................... 4
II. Dam Safety Emergency Procedures Flowchart ............................................................................. 5
III. Dam Emergency Information ......................................................................................................... 6
IV. Phone Call/Action Log ..................................................................................................................... 7
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Engineering and Construction Contact Information
Appendix B: Additional NJDEP Contact Information
Appendix C: NJDEP Dam Safety Emergency Response Information
- Emergency Condition Identification
- General Responsibilities Under the EAP
- Common Failure Modes and Responses
- Media Policy
- Links to Dam Safety Documents
Appendix D: Procedures for Major Rainfall Events
- Policy on Lowering of Impoundments
- Pre-storm Message to Dam Owners
- Contact Information for Class I and II Dams
Appendix E: Post-Earthquake Inspection Guidance
- Large Dam Contact Information
Appendix F: Security Policy and Procedures
- National Terrorism Advisory System
- Suspicious Activity Reporting
- Domestic Security Information Sharing Policy
Appendix G: NJDEP Emergency Operations Situation Report (SITREP)
Appendix H: Employee Safety Guidelines
Appendix I: County / State / Federal Emergency Management Contact Information
Appendix J: Contact Information for NJDEP Fish & Wildlife / Parks & Forestry Dams
Appendix K: State Fueling Stations
Appendix L: Additional Copies of Forms A and B
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Introduction
The purpose of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is to assist the Bureau of Dam Safety
and Flood Control (Bureau) in preparing for and responding to potential dam emergency
situations. The SOP outlines specific procedures to be followed by Bureau staff for a range of
possible scenarios including the preparation for a major forecasted rainfall event or response to a
reported dam emergency or large earthquake. The SOP also contains security related policy and
procedures related to the National Terrorism Advisory System, Suspicious Activity Reporting,
and Information Sharing. In addition to procedures, the SOP contains lists of essential contacts
that may be needed by Bureau staff such as dam owners/operators, emergency management
coordinators, and other NJDEP contacts. Given the unique nature of each dam and emergency
scenario, the procedures contained within this document should be considered general guidance
only. Varying or additional response actions may be needed based on the actual conditions.
Bureau staff should be familiar with the information contained within this SOP and should
review the document periodically. The SOP will be updated annually to ensure that contact
information and dam lists remain current. Please note that this document contains sensitive
information that must be protected from unauthorized or public dissemination. As such, the SOP
should not be shared outside of this Bureau without prior approval of management.
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I. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Dam Emergencies
Upon notification of a potential dam incident, the following procedures should be followed in
combination with the Emergency Procedure Flowchart on page 5. The bold numbers in
the flowchart correspond to the procedures below.
1. Dam failure or potential dam failure reported.
2. Pertinent information for the reported dam emergency should be recorded on Form A,
page 6. Record all actions taken, which includes any contacts with other agencies,
conversations, phone calls made and/or received and any direction given to the dam
owner on Form B, page 7. The date and time must also be included on Form B.
3. Assess the situation, identify and confirm emergency condition, review NJDEP -
BDS&FC responsibilities and review appropriate response to the dam emergency. The
information can be found in Appendix C.
4. Contact (insert designated management/staff here) if they have not already been notified.
See Appendix A for phone numbers.
5. Contact all organizations found in Box 5 of the flowchart if deemed necessary.
6. Based on the emergency and cause of the emergency, implement the appropriate response
as found in Appendix C.
7. Proceed to coordinate dam incident response with State, County and local OEM. In
addition, contact any other affected agencies. See Appendix I for contact information.
8. Review and act upon procedures found in Appendix C. This includes “Termination”
(State determines that the declared emergency condition no longer exists onsite) and
“Recovery”.
9. Department staff must prepare report concerning the emergency. The report must include
all actions taken by staff, the present condition of the dam and any other pertinent
information.
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II. Dam Safety Emergency Procedures Flowchart
Dam Safety Office:
Collect required information on Form A, Page 6 (2)
Assess situation and verify emergency (3)
Contact the following: (Insert designated
management/staff here) [Appendix A] (4)
Bureau Staff Required on Site
At Site:
a. Assess situation and reconfirm
emergency condition [App. C] (6)
b. Contact supervisor and coordinate
with state, county, local OEM, and
other effected agencies [App. I] (7)
c. Review and act upon procedures
for emergencies in Appendix C (8)
Incident reported by DEP dispatch center,
owner/operator, or third party (1)
Notify the following if determined necessary:
a. State OEM [Appendix I]:
(xxx) xxx-xxxx (option #1)
b. County OEM [Appendix I]
c. DEP Hotline: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
d. Owner/Operator
e. Owner’s engineer
Prepare incident report (9)
Is Bureau
staff required
on site?
Contact owner/operator and
engineer to submit
incident report and schedule
(5)
IF YES IF NO
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III. Dam Emergency Information
Form A
Date: Time:
Name of person reporting incident and affiliation:
Phone Number:
Name of Dam & NJ Dam File No.:
(Note: If unregistered, obtain pertinent information regarding dam and downstream area.)
Location of Dam
Township / County:
Stream:
Nearest Road(s):
Emergency Information
Type of emergency:
Location of problem:
Status of problem (i.e. conditions worsening, stabilized, historic problem):
Current freeboard (if applicable):
Ability to drawdown impoundment level (downstream flooding concerns?):
What actions have been taken and has engineer been contacted?
Has EAP been activated?
Current emergency condition (circle one): Advisory / Warning / Emergency / Breach
*Additional copies of form are located in Appendix L*
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IV. Phone Call/Action Log
Form B
TIME/DATE SUMMARY OF PHONE CALL/ACTION INITIAL
*Additional copies of form are located in Appendix L*
APPENDIX A:
Engineering and Construction Contact Information
Engineering and Construction
Contact Information
Work Cell Home
Assistant Commissioner -
Engineering & Construction
Executive Assistant
Administrator - Division of Dam
Safety & Flood Control
Work Cell Home
Bureau Chief - Dam Safety
Work Cell Home
Bureau Chief - Flood Control
Bureau of Flood Control: ###-###-####
Bureau of Dam Safety: ###-###-####
A-1 July 2016
Engineering and Construction
Contact Information
Office of Flood Hazard Risk Reduction & Resiliency Grant Program
Work Cell Home
State Vehicle Radio Assignment
Dam Safety & Flood Control - Pool Cell Phones
Work Cell Home
Manager - Coastal Engineering
Office of Flood Hazard Risk Reduction Measures: ###-###-####
Work Cell Home
Manager
Bureau of Coastal Engineering: ###-###-####
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APPENDIX B:
Additional DEP Contact Information
Additional DEP Resources
Contact Information
DEP Press Office: ###-###-####
NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife - Freshwater Fisheries (for fish salvage)
Field Office
Regional Office
Primary Secondary Desk
DEP Emergency Response Coordinators (See Following List)
GIS - Emergency Mapping Team
DEP Hotline: 24-hr ###-###-####
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UPDATED:
PROGRAM AREA COORDINATOR OFFICE HOME STATE MOBILE CELLDEPUTY COMMISSIONER (name) Emergency Management
Division of Science, Research, and Environmental Health
Division of Information Technology
CHIEF OF STAFF (name) Human Resources
Office of Occupational Health & Safety
General Services & Systems Coordination
AIR QUALITY, ENERGY, & SUSTAINABILITY (name)Assistant Commissioner's Office
Division of Energy Security & Sustainability
Bureau of Environmental Radiation
Bureau of Nuclear Engineering
*This Emergency Response Coordinators List supersedes all previously dated Emergency Response Coordinators Lists.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONEMERGENCY RESPONSE COORDINATORS
**CONFIDENTIAL**
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UPDATED:
PROGRAM AREA COORDINATOR OFFICE HOME STATE MOBILE CELL
*This Emergency Response Coordinators List supersedes all previously dated Emergency Response Coordinators Lists.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONEMERGENCY RESPONSE COORDINATORS
**CONFIDENTIAL**
AIR QUALITY, ENERGY, & SUSTAINABILITY -- continued (name) Bureau of Energy & Sustainability
Division of Air Quality
Bureau of (Air) Monitoring
COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT (name)Assistant Commissioner's Office
Division of Air Enforcement Bureau of Air Compliance & Enforcement
Division of Compliance Operations Bureau of Local Environmental Management & Right to Know
Division of Pesticides, Waste, & UST Enforcement Bureau of Solid Waste Compliance & Enforcement
Bureau of Hazardous Waste and UST Compliance & Enforcement Hazardous Waste
Underground Storage Tank
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UPDATED:
PROGRAM AREA COORDINATOR OFFICE HOME STATE MOBILE CELL
*This Emergency Response Coordinators List supersedes all previously dated Emergency Response Coordinators Lists.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONEMERGENCY RESPONSE COORDINATORS
**CONFIDENTIAL**
COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT -- continued (name) Bureau of Release Prevention
Division of Water and Land Use Enforcement Bureau of Water Compliance & Enforcement
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION (name) Dam Safety & Flood Control
Coastal Engineering
LAND USE MANAGEMENT (name)Division of Land Use Regulation
Flood Hazard Area (North, Inland Regulation)
Flood Hazard Area (South, Coastal Regulation) Coastal Area (Coastal Regulation) Freshwater Wetlands (State Wide) Freshwater Wetlands (State Wide) & Transportation Related Projects Bureau of Technical ServicesOffice of Policy Implementation
NATURAL & HISTORIC RESOURCES (name)State Forest Fire Service
State Park Police
Division of Fish & Wildlife Bureau of Law Enforcement
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UPDATED:
PROGRAM AREA COORDINATOR OFFICE HOME STATE MOBILE CELL
*This Emergency Response Coordinators List supersedes all previously dated Emergency Response Coordinators Lists.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONEMERGENCY RESPONSE COORDINATORS
**CONFIDENTIAL**
NATURAL & HISTORIC RESOURCES -- continued (name)Division of Parks & Forestry State Park Service
State Forestry Service Natural Resources Restoration
SITE REMEDIATION & WASTE MANAGEMENT (name)Division of Remediation Management Publicly Funded Response Element
Division of Solid & Hazardous Waste
WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (name)Assistant Commissioner's Office
Division of Water Quality
Division of Water Supply & Geoscience
Division of Water Monitoring & Standards
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APPENDIX C:
NJDEP Dam Safety Emergency Response Information
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NJDEP Dam Safety Emergency Response Information
Dam emergencies are typically reported directly to the Bureau or to the DEP Emergency
Dispatch Center via the dam owner, a citizen, local officials, local or state police, etc. If the
Dispatch Center is notified, they will in turn notify the Bureau’s Emergency Response
Coordinator via telephone.
During non-working hours, the Bureau Coordinator will refer to the telephone listing of Bureau
of Dam Safety and Flood Control personnel (Appendix A) and select both an on-site coordinator
and on-site communications coordinator to be assigned to the site. The Bureau Coordinator may
choose to assign only one person to the site for emergencies less serious in nature. If Bureau
staff needs to access the office during non-working hours or a weekend (and (insert staff with
access here) are unavailable to provide entry), arrangements can be made through the DEP
Hotline at xxx-xxx-xxxx for the State Police to open the building.
Upon notification of a potential emergency condition at a dam, the Standard Operating
Procedures outlined in Section I and Section II of this document should be followed.
Prior to departing to a site in response to a reported dam emergency, important project
information should be gathered including:
1. Available file information including design plans
2. Emergency Action Plan
3. Location map (U.S.G.S. or State Atlas map)
4. Name of dam owner and contact information
5. Name of dam owner’s engineer and contact information
6. Information about upstream and downstream dams
7. Weather conditions for the area in question
Upon arriving at the site, Bureau staff is to assess the situation and reconfirm that an emergency
condition exists at the dam. Once the situation has been assessed, the Bureau’s on-site
representative must contact a Bureau supervisor. Coordination with State, County, and Local
OEM officials and other affected agencies should be done as needed.
The following pages include guidance on Emergency Condition Identification, General
Responsibilities Under the EAP, Common Failure Modes and Appropriate Responses, Media
Policy, NJ ROIC Operational Response Levels, and Links to Dam Safety Documents.
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Emergency Condition Identification
Since the goal of dam emergency planning is to protect lives and property, the timely
identification of emergency conditions by trained personnel becomes paramount. Procedures to
identify emergency conditions have been established by NJ-OEM. Four (4) dam emergency
conditions of varying severity have been identified and are described below.
Dam Advisory Condition
A Dam Advisory Condition is a situation where an unusual problem or situation has occurred,
but a failure of the dam is not imminent. Examples of a Dam Advisory Condition are:
- Instrumentation readings reach pre-determined numerical limits.
- Any undocumented or unusual spring.
- Any sign of piping.
- Any sign of slumping.
- Any sinkhole.
- Any unusual crack.
- Any unusual wet spot or boggy area.
- Any seismic event regardless of how slight.
- Any obstruction in the spillway.
- Evidence of damage due to vandalism at any structure(s).
- Bomb threat.
- A civil disorder near the reservoir structure(s).
- Any aircraft accident near the reservoir structure(s).
Required responses are: [refer to SOP and Emergency Action Plan for #’s]
- Notify municipal OEM.
- Notify county OEM.
- Notify NJ-OEM.
- Notify NJ-DSS.
- Investigation.
- Assessment and response.
Dam Warning Condition
A Dam Warning Condition is any developing or occurring event or circumstance which is or
may adversely affect the integrity of the dam but is considered controllable. The Dam
Warning Condition has the potential of evolving into a Dam Emergency or a Dam Breach
Condition. Examples of a Dam Warning Condition are:
- Water level of the lake is at an unsafe level and is rising threatening to
overtop the dam.
- Any developing erosion, settlement or upheaval occurring on the
downstream slope or at the toe of the dam and is considered to be
controllable.
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- Any undocumented leakage through any dam structure considered to be
controllable.
Required responses are: [refer to SOP and Emergency Action Plan for #’s]
- Notify municipal OEM.
- Notify county OEM.
- Notify NJ-OEM.
- Notify NJ-DSS.
- Investigation.
- Assessment and response.
Dam Emergency Condition
A Dam Emergency Condition is defined as one or more of the following situations:
- Water has overtopped or will overtop any dam or dike.
- Any uncontrollable erosion, settlement or upheaval occurring on the
downstream slope or at the toe of the dam.
- Any uncontrollable leakage through any dam structure.
Required responses are: [refer to SOP and Emergency Action Plan for #’s]
- Notify municipal OEM.
- Notify county OEM.
- Notify NJ-OEM.
- Notify NJ-DSS.
- Commence emergency actions.
- Issue public warning and begin evacuation.
Dam Breach Condition
A Dam Breach Condition is defined as:
- A dislocation or failure of any structure which allows for an expanding,
uncontrollable discharge of water through the spillway, dam or dikes
indicating a breach is occurring.
Required responses are: [refer to SOP and Emergency Action Plan for #’s]
- Notify municipal OEM.
- Notify county OEM.
- Notify NJ-OEM.
- Notify NJ-DSS.
- Commence emergency actions.
- Issue public warning and begin evacuation.
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General Responsibilities Under the EAP
Dam Owner/Operator Responsibilities: During an emergency condition:
1. Identification of the emergency condition.
2. Notification of the Office of Emergency Management (OEMs) and New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection, Dam Safety Section (NJ-DSS). [refer to
SOP and Emergency Action Plan for #’s]
3. Implementation and direction of emergency repairs.
4. Update the emergency status to the OEMs and NJ-DSS.
5. Provisions for security measures at the dam.
6. Provision of technical assistance to OEM officials, when necessary.
7. Reporting termination of emergency situation on-site at the dam.
In non-emergency conditions, owner/operator must also provide for:
8. Routine maintenance and operations of the dam.
9. Routine surveillance of the dam.
10. Routine inspection of the dam.
11. Annual review, updating, and distribution of the EAP.
Owner/Operators EAP Coordinator Responsibility
Once the dam owner/operator has designated an EAP Coordinator, that person shall be
responsible for EAP related activities including:
1. Inclusion and distribution of document revisions.
2. Establish training seminars.
3. Coordinate EAP exercises.
4. Contact person for any EAP related inquiries.
Municipal OEM Responsibilities: 1. Warn the public of emergency conditions at the dam.
2. Implement and direct required evacuations of threatened areas.
3. Establish reception centers for evacuated people.
4. Secure and control access to evacuated areas.
5. Conduct rescue and recovery operations as required.
6. Determination and declaration of termination of an emergency/disaster response
activities off-site.
County OEM Responsibilities: 1. Pass warning of emergency conditions at the dam to all affected municipalities.
2. Provide assistance to municipalities to help fulfill the emergency responsibilities.
NJ-OEM Responsibilities: 1. Assumption of control and coordination (when appropriate) of all emergency actions
in accordance with Public Law.
2. Provision of assistance to the affected municipalities and counties (when requested
and beyond their capabilities).
3. Coordination of specialized assistance.
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4. Notification of appropriate State agencies.
5. Notification of appropriate counties of any declared emergency condition.
6. Periodic testing of the emergency notification procedures.
NJ-DSS Responsibilities:
1. Provide technical assistance to the dam owner/operator.
2. Assist in the evaluation and resolution of potential emergency conditions.
3. Has the authority to direct the owner/operator to take necessary safety
measures.
Termination
The owner/operator is responsible for evaluating a declared emergency condition. The
NJ-DSS is responsible for making the decision, when appropriate, that an emergency
condition no longer exists on-site at the Dam. The Office of Emergency Management
representatives (OEMs) are responsible for declaring termination of an emergency
condition off-site. As such, it will be the responsibility of the owner/operator to notify the
OEMs of an emergency condition termination promptly.
As part of the termination phase, the County/Municipal OEM will be responsible to
conduct a critique of the overall emergency response and to prepare a report documenting
emergency procedures and actions. The critique process will be a discussion of the events
that occurred prior to, during, and after a dam emergency. Participants review and
evaluate their particular actions. The purpose of the critique is to determine what, if any,
practicable improvements could be made for potential future emergencies, and conversely
to identify deficiencies in procedures, manpower, materials and equipment. A report will
be prepared and submitted to the NJ-OEM and NJ-DSS.
Recovery
The basic goal of the recovery phase is to demobilize and return to the pre-emergency
situation. The owner/operator is responsible for implementing all actions necessary to
achieve this goal on-site at the dam. The Emergency Management Service (EMS) has the
responsibility to effectuate recovery off-site in the affected communities.
The Owner/Operator is responsible for directing all on-site recovery activities. The basic
recovery actions common to the four dam emergency conditions are:
- Secure access to emergency site,
- Restore basic facilities and services, and
- Assess damage.
An additional activity that could be part of a high level dam emergency with associated
physical actions would be a disaster declaration. Official disaster declarations would be
made by members of the EMS, not by the owner of the dam.
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A damage assessment report will be prepared by the owner to quantify the economic
damages and to evaluate the impacts to the dam structure or the lake. Damage assessment
will be done in two stages. The first stage will estimate the overall impacts in a broad
sense and will be prepared as soon as possible following the dam emergency. The second
stage will be a detailed evaluation and formal report of all impacts. The damage
assessment report will be prepared and submitted to the NJ-OEM and NJ-DSS.
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Common Failure Modes and Appropriate Response
Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control Staff are assigned to the dam site to assess the potential
failure mode, failure probability, potential consequences of a dam failure, and provide technical
advice to local officials, the dam owner, and the disaster coordinator. Common failure modes
and the associated emergency procedures to be recommended are as follows:
1. Overtopping of earth embankment:
If the dam in question consists (in whole or part) of an earthen embankment or dike
which serves to impound water, and this embankment is eroding under the influence of
water overflowing its crest, then there is a potential for an overtopping failure.
The overtopping failure usually starts with the formation of one or several notches at the
crest of the embankment. The notches will increase in size until the invert (or bottom) of
the notch reaches the original foundation level, where scour resistant materials are
logically present. At this point, the gap in the embankment increases through lateral
erosion.
To assess the failure probability, the following factors must be considered:
a. If the embankment crest is adequately protected and stabilized with rip-rap,
concrete, asphalt, etc., the likelihood of an over-topping failure is reduced.
b. Wide embankment with relatively flat side slopes (i.e. 4:1 or less) will offer
greater resistance to notch formations
c. The presence of a concrete core wall in the embankment will offer resistance to
crest erosion and notch formations. However, excessive erosion and sloughing of
the downstream slope of the embankment due to overtopping could reduce the
dam’s stability against overtopping and sliding.
To assess the potential consequences of overtopping failure, the following should be
undertaken:
a. Determine the volume of water behind the dam and the level of water against the
dam. The magnitude of these features will determine the pattern of the flow,
which results from dam failure.
b. Examine the depth, velocity, and embankment cover condition plus storm
conditions (i.e. has the flow peaked, is it still raining, etc.) in determining the
severity of the condition.
c. A reconnaissance of all low-lying areas downstream of the dam should be made
to identify the area of inundation. By referring to topographic maps or inundation
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maps, when available, of the downstream area, determine the impact of the dam
failure in terms of number of persons, facilities affected, etc.
d. The presence of constrictions in the downstream channel (i.e. bridges, culverts,
narrow channel sections, etc.) must be considered for their potential to attenuate a
breach flood wave.
Emergency Actions to be recommended:
a. The populace living in the low-lying areas downstream of the dam should be
notified of the possible dam failure by the local emergency management
coordinator. Sound engineering judgment must be used to determine the
necessity for evacuation of the downstream populace based upon the failure
probability and the potential consequences of the dam failure.
b. Coordinated releases from impoundments downstream should be investigated to
lessen the impact of the surcharge created by the failure of the dam in question.
c. Releases from upstream impoundments should be coordinated to prevent
excessive surcharges on the dam in question.
d. The possibility of making releases and adjusting the storage levels of the
impoundment in questions by opening spillway gates and/or low level outlets
should be investigated carefully.
e. Removal of debris or other obstructions (other than flashboards or gates) which
could be causing the overtopping.
f. Stabilize the top of the earth embankment by placing sandbags along the top of
the embankment to forestall an overtopping failure if adequate stabilization is not
already present.
g. Consider a carefully planned notching of the dam spillway if the failure
probability is high and the potential consequences of the dam failure are
extremely detrimental to lives and property downstream.
2. Embankment seepage (Piping)
If the dam in question consists (in whole or part) of an earthen embankment or dike
which serves to impound water, and excessive internal leakage through the embankment
is observed in the form of water emissions from the downstream face of the embankment
or dike, then there is a potential for a piping failure.
The internal piping failure usually starts with the formation of an internal passageway (or
pipe) along which water from the impoundment will pass through the earth structure.
Unless this passageway is blocked by soil fines trapped in a coarser lattice, the “pipe”
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will rapidly increase in size as a result of internal erosion along the “pipe” until the
earthen structure above the “pipe” collapses. At that time, the breach gap in the
embankment acquires a shape similar to final shape of the gap produced by an
overtopping failure. Unlike the usually gradual gap evolution observed as a result of
overtopping, there is a sudden gap capacity increase at the collapse of the roof of the
“pipe”.
To assess the failure probability, the following factors must be considered:
a. The presence of a concrete core wall of significant thickness (usually 18” or
greater) in the earth embankment will reduce the likelihood of a piping failure
since the concrete core offers greater resistance to erosion.
b. Piping is usually evidenced by the presence of turbid or muddy water being
emitted from the downstream face of the earth embankment. The turbid water
contains the eroded internal embankment materials from along the walls of the
"pipe". Therefore the turbidity (or degree of muddiness) of the seepage water will
reflect the extent of the piping. Clear seepage water usually indicates little or no
internal erosion.
c. Investigate the possible existence and location of underground springs and/or toe
drains in the vicinity of the downstream toe of the dam which may exhibit
symptoms similar to that of piping.
To assess the potential consequences of a piping failure, the following should be
undertaken:
a. Determine the volume of water behind the dam and the level of water against the
dam. The magnitude of these features will determine the pattern of the flow
which results from dam failure.
b. A reconnaissance of all low-lying areas downstream of the dam should be made
to identify the area of inundation. By referring to topographic maps of the
downstream area, determine the impact of the dam failure in terms of number of
persons, facilities affected, etc.
c. The presence of constrictions in the downstream channel (i.e. bridges, culverts,
narrow channel sections, etc.) must be considered for their potential to attenuate a
breach flood wave.
Emergency Action to be recommended:
a. The populace living in the low-lying areas downstream of the dam should be
notified of the possible dam failure by the local emergency management
coordinator. Sound engineering judgment must be used to determine the
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necessity for evacuation of the downstream populace based upon the failure
probability and the potential consequences of the dam failure.
b. Coordinated releases from impoundments downstream should be investigated to
lessen the impact of the surcharge created by the failure of the dam in questions.
c. Release from upstream impoundments should be coordinated to prevent excessive
surcharges on the dam in question.
d. The possibility of making releases and adjusting the storage levels of the
impoundment in question by opening spillway gates and/or low-level outlets
should be investigated carefully.
e. Consider a carefully planned notching of the dam spillway if the failure
probability is high and the potential consequences of the dam failure are
extremely detrimental to lives and property downstream.
3. Structural Failures
Structural failures consist of sliding and overturning of concrete gravity dams, failure of
spillway gates or outlet works. Such failures are usually instantaneous by nature in that
they do not exhibit early signs of impending failure as compared to overtopping or piping
failures. Therefore, an emergency response to this type of failure would be a recovery
operation only. However, if some early signs are available, the following features should
be considered in assessing the potential consequences of structural failures:
a. Determine the volume of water behind the dam and the level of water against the
dam. The magnitude of these features will determine the pattern of the flow
which results from dam failure.
b. A reconnaissance of all low-lying areas downstream of the dam should be made
to identify the area of inundation. By referring to topographic maps of the
downstream area, determine the impact of the dam failure in terms of number of
persons, facilities affected, etc.
c. The presence of constrictions in the downstream channel (i.e. bridges, culverts,
narrow channel sections, etc.) must be considered for their potential to attenuate a
breach flood wave.
Emergency Actions to be recommended:
a. The populace living in the low-lying areas downstream of the dam should be
notified of the possible dam failure by the local emergency management
coordinator. Sound engineering judgment must be used to determine the
necessity for evacuation of the downstream populace based upon conservative
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determination of the approximate limits of inundation resulting from the dam
failure.
b. Coordinated releases from impoundments downstream should be investigated to
lessen the impact of the surcharge created by the failure of the dam in questions.
c. Release from upstream impoundments should be coordinated to prevent excessive
surcharges on the dam in question.
d. The possibility of making releases and adjusting the storage levels of the
impoundment in question by opening spillway gates and/or low-level outlets
should be investigated carefully.
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Media Policy
During an emergency, media personnel may be present on site and request information regarding
the current situation. If approached by media personnel, Bureau staff should be prepared to
briefly comment on the current situation (information should not be volunteered). If additional
information is requested, media should be directed to contact DEP’s Press Office at xxx-xxx-
xxxx. The DEP’s Press Office and Bureau Management should be contacted to inform them of
any comments made to the media about the current situation. All inquiries from the media
received while in the office should be directed to the DEP’s Press Office.
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NJ ROIC Operational Response Levels
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Links to Dam Safety Documents
Dam Safety Standards
Safe Dam Act
Inspection Guidelines
Emergency Action Plan
Sample Operation & Maintenance Manual
Dam Construction Permit Application
Construction Notification Form
Construction Completion Form
Dam Safety Compliance Schedule Form
Dredging Guidelines
Requirements for Articulated Block (ACB)
NRCS 24 Hour Rainfall Information
Dam, Lake, Stream, Flood Control, Water Resources and Wastewater Treatment Project Bond
Act of 2003
Loan Application
APPENDIX D:
Procedures for Major Rainfall Events
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Operating Procedures for Major Rainfall Events
Upon recognition of a potential (or actual) rainfall event that may exceed 4 inches and/or at the
discretion of the Director (or his stand in) of the Bureau of Dam Safety (Bureau), an advisory
condition may be declared within the Bureau. This advisory condition will be an internal process
and applies within our Bureau only. In case of this event, the following operating procedures
should be followed:
1. Manager, along with available staff, will determine potentially affected Counties.
2. All Bureau personnel should refer to their SOP for Dam Emergencies and the following two
spreadsheets attached to this section (also available within the database):
Emergency Contact information for High Hazard Dams
Emergency Contact information for Significant Hazard Dams
If the advisory is declared during normal business hours,
a. The Director may delegate staff to contact the owners of high and/or significant
hazard dams within the affected area (as found on the above referenced spreadsheets).
The lists contain contact information for all high and significant hazard dams in the
state. The last column of the spreadsheet indicates if repairs are needed (i.e. the dam
may not be in full compliance with our regulations), and can be used to aid in the
determination of which dam owners should be contacted. Owners will be contacted
by phone or e-mail with a standard message (outlined on page D-3). The message to
the owner will include that they inspect their dam before, during and after the storm
(if possible) to determine the status of the structure and report any concerns to this
office. The owner will also be directed to implement their emergency action plan and
contact this office if they or their engineer determine that a potential emergency
condition exists at the dam.
b. Staff with State vehicles may be directed to leave the office early (on their way home)
and inspect various structures in the affected areas as determined by the Director.
c. Staff should record any contacts or inspections with a brief entry in the database. If a
field inspection or contact with owner reveals an emergency situation at a dam, staff
should follow the guidelines outlined in the SOP.
If the advisory is declared during non-normal business hours,
d. The Director may contact Supervisory staff at home which may in turn contact
additional staff to contact the owners of high and/or significant hazard dams as
outlined in (a.) above.
e. Staff with State vehicles may be directed to perform inspections in affected areas
during non business hours and/or on their way into the office (if appropriate).
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f. Staff should again record any contacts or inspections to be added with a brief entry in
the database when possible. If a field inspection or contact with owner reveals an
emergency situation at a dam, staff should follow the guidelines outlined in the SOP.
In preparation for the potential outlined above, the lists of emergency contact information for
High and Significant Hazard Dams will be updated periodically and distributed to staff. Those
lists must be added to your SOP for Dam Emergencies. A separate list of the dams classified as
Class I - Large Dams with location and contact information is included in Appendix E. You
should also take this time to ensure that you have a copy available at home in case the advisory
occurs during non-business hours.
Bureau’s policy on lowering impoundments prior to or during storm events:
The issue of lowering impoundments prior to and during significant storm events has been raised
in the past. The following is the Bureau’s policy on this matter:
The Bureau of Dam Safety does NOT recommend or require the lowering of
impoundments prior to, during, or immediately following a storm event unless the integrity
of the dam is in question. If a dam owner chooses to lower an impoundment for any
reason, we encourage them to coordinate with local and county emergency management
officials to ensure that any increased flow as a result of the lowering does not create
flooding conditions downstream of the dam. The dam owner must also coordinate with the
Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries (###-###-####). A lake lowering permit (issued by Bureau
of Freshwater Fisheries) is usually required prior to lowering.
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Message to relay to dam owners/operators in preparation of significant rainfall event via e-
mail:
This message is from the NJ DEP, Bureau of Dam Safety. Based on weather forecasts, it has
been determined that the potential for a significant rainfall event exists in the area of your dam.
At this time we are reminding high/significant hazard dam owners to check your Emergency
Action Plan to ensure that all contacts for emergency notification and emergency resources
(engineers, contractors, supplies, etc.) are up to date. Please also take a moment to refresh
yourself regarding the dam owner’s responsibilities in the event of an emergency.
Please monitor your dam before, during and after the storm event and report any concerns to this
office. Prior to the storm, please take precautions to ensure that all spillways are clear of debris
and that floating objects (boats, floating docks, etc.) which could block a spillway during high
flow events are secured, where possible. If you discover that a potential emergency condition
exists at the dam, you should immediately contact this office and your engineer, as well as
implement your emergency action plan.
If your dam has any known vulnerabilities that you wish to discuss in advance of the storm, we
recommend that you first contact your engineer. You may also contact our office at the number
below. No modifications should be made to the dam without approval from this office.
- PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS EMAIL -
Bureau of Dam Safety
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Phone: 609-984-0859
Contact Info for High Hazard Dams
Atlas # Dam Name Class City/Town County 24 hr contact Phone 24 hr phone 24 hr e-mail EAP
Insert contact info for High Hazard Dams
Contact Info for Significant Hazard Dams
Atlas # Dam Name Class City/Town County 24 hr contact Phone 24 hr phone 24 hr e-mail EAP
Insert contact info for Significant Hazard Dams
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*Insert operating procedures for any special facilities*
APPENDIX E:
Post-Earthquake Inspection Guidance
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Post-Earthquake Inspection Guidelines
The Bureau is automatically notified via e-mail by the US Geological Survey (USGS)
Earthquake Hazards Program (https://sslearthquake.usgs.gov/ens/) that an earthquake has
occurred within the region. The Bureau should notify the owners/operators of Class I
“Large” dams if an earthquake meeting the following criteria has occurred to confirm that
an inspection is being performed or has been completed. Available maps or GIS should
be utilized to determine which “Large” dams, if any, are located within the radius
specified below. A contact list for “Large” dam owners/operators and location
information is attached for reference. Post-earthquake inspections by Bureau Staff
will be performed on an as needed basis or as directed by the Bureau Coordinator.
Inspection Criteria:
The Bureau recommends that the dam owner/operator perform a site inspection following
any earthquake felt at the dam site regardless of hazard classification or earthquake
magnitude. However, a post-earthquake inspection of Class I (high hazard) and Class II
(significant hazard) dams must be performed by a New Jersey licensed Professional
Engineer hired by the dam owner/operator if the following criteria are met.
Earthquake magnitude of 5.0 or greater occurring with an epicenter located
within a 20 mile radius of the dam.
Earthquake magnitude of 4.0 or greater occurring with an epicenter located
within a 10 mile radius of the dam.
Following a seismic event as described above, an inspection of the dam should be
performed by the owner/operator immediately. An inspection must be performed by a NJ
PE as soon as possible, but no later then 24 hours after the event. The above criteria are
minimum requirements only and individual site conditions and earthquake characteristics
must also be considered when determining if a post-earthquake inspection is necessary.
For example, a dam that may be more vulnerable to instability during an earthquake (i.e.
liquefiable materials within the embankment or foundation) may require a post-
earthquake inspection by a NJ PE even if the above criteria are not met.
EAP Activation:
In accordance with the Bureau’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP), activation of the EAP
and issuance of a dam advisory condition is required following seismic activity meeting
the above criteria. The dam owner/operator is responsible for contacting the Bureau (and
other agencies on the EAP flow chart) to inform them of the status of the potential
emergency condition and either terminating or modifying the condition to match the
current status of the emergency.
Attached is a post-earthquake inspection form that has been developed by the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission and modified by the Bureau. The form can be used by
the Bureau to assist in performing post-earthquake inspections.
Large Dam Contact Information
Dam Name Atlas # Latitude DM
Longitude DM Owner Contact Phone Email
Insert information for all Large Dams
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POST-EARTHQUAKE INSPECTION FORM
PROJECT:_________________________________________ DATE:____________________
INSPECTORS:__________________________________________________________________
EARTHQUAKE MAG. & DATE:___________________________
EPICENTRAL DISTANCE:_____ miles_____(km)
1. Are strong motion recording available? NO____ YES____.
Is reported or estimated peak ≥ 0.1g? NO____ YES____, if yes(or calculated potential g exceeds
0.1) go to ITEM A(back of form).
2. Are piezometer/uplift readings indicating abnormal trends? NO____ YES____, if yes go to
ITEM B. Summarize:____________________________________________________________.
3. Are inclinometer readings indicating abnormal trends? NO____ YES____, if yes go to ITEM C.
Summarize:____________________________________________________________________.
4. Are settlement/monument point readings indicating abnormal trends? NO____ YES____, if yes
go to ITEM C. Summarize:_______________________________________________________.
5. Is there evidence of increased downstream seepage? NO____ YES____, if yes go to ITEM D.
What is normal for this time of the year? ______________ What is recorded?____________
6. Is there evidence of turbid or muddy seepage? NO____ YES____, if yes go to ITEM E.
Summarize:____________________________________________________________________.
7. Is there evidence of piping, boil, and/or sinkhole development? NO____ YES____, if yes go to
ITEM E. Record number and severity of activity:____________________________________.
8. Is there evidence of cracks, bulging or settlements within earth embankments? NO____
YES____, if yes go to ITEM E. Summarize:__________________________________________.
9. Is there evidence of structural deformations within concrete structures? NO____ YES____, if
yes go to ITEM F. Describe:_______________________________________________________.
10. Is there evidence of gate malfunctions, such as binding spillway gates? NO____ YES____, if yes
go to ITEM F. Summarize:________________________________________________________.
11. Is liquefaction of foundation or embankment materials possible or suspected? NO____
YES____, if yes go to ITEM G. Summarize:__________________________________________.
12. Is there evidence of riprap displacements or settlement? NO____ YES____, if yes go to ITEM H.
Summarize: ____________________________________________________________________.
13. Is there evidence of landsliding or slumping near the dam and along the reservoir rim? NO____
YES____, if yes go to ITEM I. Summarize:___________________________________________.
14. Is there evidence of wave seiches? NO____ YES____, if yes go to ITEM I.
Summarize:_____________________________________________________________________.
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EARTHQUAKE INSPECTION ACTION ITEMS
ITEM A: If recorded ground motion >0.1 g then the potential for damage is significantly increased.
Heightened awareness is necessary during the inspection, and monitoring may be necessary
for longer periods of time.
ITEM B: If piezometers are indicating abnormal trends, then piezometers should continue to be
recorded at least daily until stabilized. If pore pressures continue to be elevated, there is a
potential for liquefaction and/or piping of fine embankment or foundation materials, or
increased uplift pressures on gravity structures. Evidence of instability must be re-examined on
a periodic basis.
ITEM C: If inclinometers/settlement points are indicating abnormal trends, then instruments should
continue to be recorded daily until stabilized. Emergency earth stabilization, or reservoir
drawdown, measures may be necessary if trends continue. Refer to EAP and initiate emergency
procedures, if necessary.
ITEM D: If downstream seepage increases then there is a potential for piping of fine materials. Be alert for
muddy or cloudy discharges and increase the awareness of potential instabilities.
ITEM E: If muddy seepage/boils/settlement is present this may be an indication of movement of fine
material from the dam and/or foundation. Depending upon the severity, further exploration may
be necessary, or emergency earth stabilization measures may be warranted if settlement is
observed within the embankment. Pour white paint down earthen cracks for determination of
crack depth and severity.
ITEM F: Structural deformations, such as settlement or cracking, within the concrete may be indicative of
potential failure; continue to monitor for deformations until stabilized. Inoperable spillway gates
may result in the lost ability to draw down the reservoir in emergency situations. Refer to EAP
and initiate emergency procedures.
ITEM G: Liquefaction of the foundation or embankment materials can create "quick" conditions which
may cause materials to flow under high pore pressures, possibly resulting in significant horizontal
and vertical displacements of the embankment. Be alert for the presence of boils, settlement of
embankments, increased seepage, etc. If present, monitor the conditions carefully and prepare
for potential emergency conditions. If continued movement is suspected, the reservoir may need
to be drawn down; refer to EAP and initiate emergency procedures, if necessary.
ITEM H: Deformation along riprap is indicative of verified movement, and potential over-steepening. If
exposed to severe wave action, this may initiate beaching of the upstream embankment shell.
New riprap may need to be added. Exploration may be warranted to discern if additional
portions of the upstream embankment and/or core experienced movement.
ITEM I: Landsliding or slumping, at the dam abutments may result in instability of the dam structure and
subsequent failure. Landsliding or slumping along the reservoir rim may result in rapid mass
movement which subsequently may generate a wave capable of overtopping the dam. Further
monitoring of the unstable area is necessary, including a calculation of the potential mass of the
instability and consequent wave generation. If continued movement is suspected, the reservoir
may need to be drawn down; refer to EAP and initiate emergency procedures, if necessary.
NOTE: It is important to recognize that if the reservoir is not at a high elevation at the time of the earthquake, it is
possible that the dam and/or appurtenant structures could suffer some ill effects from the earthquake (associated
with seepage performance) that will not show up until higher reservoir elevations are subsequently reached.
Therefore heightened awareness, and possibly monitoring, would be appropriate following an earthquake
whenever the reservoir is rising to elevations that have not been previously experienced since the occurrence of the
earthquake. Also, delayed problems are possible due to the potential release of artesian pressures at depth in the
foundation, and these may not be noticeable for several weeks. Specific changes to monitoring schedules would
need to be established on a case-by-case basis in light of the magnitude of the earthquake, and apparent damage
sustained by the dam and appurtenant structures as a result of the earthquake.
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ABBREVIATED CHECKLIST
DAM
UPSTREAM FACE DOWNSTREAM FACE
Slope protection____________________ Signs of movement_________________
Erosion-beaching___________________ Seepage or wet areas________________
Settlement_________________________ Slope protection____________________
Unusual condition__________________ Unusual conditions_________________
CREST ABUTMENTS
Surface cracking__________________ Seepage__________________________
Settlement_______________________ Cracks, joints, bedding______________
Lateral movement_________________ Slides____________________________
Parapet wall______________________ Foundation at D/S toe_______________
GALLERIES FOUNDATION TUNNELS
Condition of concrete______________ General__________________________
Seepage_________________________ Seepage__________________________
Drainage and drains_______________
Offsets__________________________
INSTRUMENTATION
Piezometers_____________________ Inclinometers_____________________
Surface settlement points___________ Strong motion recorder_____________
Reservoir-level gage_______________ Uplift/Others_____________________
Unusual condition________________
SPILLWAY
APPROACH CHANNEL CONTROL STRUCTURES
Slides above channel______________ Apron___________________________
Side slope stability________________ Crest____________________________
Log boom_______________________ Walls____________________________
Slope protection__________________ Bridge___________________________
CHUTE OR TUNNEL STILLING BASIN
Walls___________________________ Walls___________________________
Floor___________________________ Floor___________________________
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Drainage gallery__________________ Weir____________________________
Other___________________________ River channel below basin___________
OUTLET CHANNEL OUTLET WORKS
Slope protection_____________________ Inlet works/Intake_________________
Stability of side slopes________________ Gates____________________________
Lateral movement___________________ Outlet Conduit____________________
Parapet wall________________________ Valve or gate house_______________
POWER FEATURES
Intake structure____________________ Gantry crane_____________________
Trashrack_________________________ Penstock_________________________
Bulkhead gates_____________________ Tailrace__________________________
Intake gates________________________ Standby power unit________________
Intake gate hoist____________________
RESERVOIR
Log boom__________________________ Landslides_________________________
Access road_________________________ Res. Level_______; max level__________
APPENDIX F:
Security Policy and Procedures
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Bureau’s Operating Procedures Relative to U.S. Department of
Homeland Security’s National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established a three tiered National Terrorism
Advisory System (NTAS) to provide a national framework for notification regarding the nature
and degree of terrorist threats. This advisory system characterizes appropriate levels of vigilance,
preparedness, and readiness in a series of graduated advisory levels. The advisory levels include
a Bulletin, an Elevated Alert, and an Imminent Alert as defined below:
Bulletin: Describes current developments or general trends regarding threats of
terrorism.
Elevated Alert: Warns of a credible terrorist threat against the United States.
Imminent Alert: Warns of a credible, specific, and impending terrorist threat against the
United States.
After reviewing the available information, the Secretary of Homeland Security will decide, in
coordination with other Federal entities, whether an NTAS advisory should be issued. NTAS
Bulletins will provide information describing broader or more general trends and current
developments regarding threats of terrorism. NTAS Alerts will be issued when sufficient
information exists regarding a credible, specific terrorist threat against the United States, such
that it is reasonable to recommend implementation of protective measures to thwart or mitigate
against an attack. Alerts may include specific information, if available, about the nature of the
threat, including the geographic region, mode of transportation, or critical infrastructure
potentially affected by the threat, as well as steps that individuals and communities can take to
protect themselves and help prevent, mitigate, or respond to the threat. The State of New Jersey
has adopted the NTAS as developed by the Federal Government. However, New Jersey’s threat
level may or may not be at the same level as the national NTAS level depending on the current
threat condition. In absence of a NTAS alert issued by DHS, the owners/operators of the State’s
Critical Infrastructure Dams shall follow an alert issued by the State. NTAS Alerts contain a
sunset provision indicating a specific date when the alert expires. If threat information changes
for an alert, the Secretary of Homeland Security may announce an updated NTAS Alert.
Additional information regarding the NTAS system is available at http://www.dhs.gov/national-
terrorism-advisory-system .
The Bureau, in coordination with the State Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness,
maintains a list of designated State Critical Infrastructure Dams which are high-consequence
dam structures that could potentially cause sudden downstream flooding with very severe
casualties and catastrophic economic impacts, if failure were to occur. A list of the Critical
Infrastructure Dams along with contacts for each owner is included on the following pages.
Please be reminded that this list may not be distributed outside of the Bureau without prior
approval of Management. The owners/operators of these dams are required to maintain a Site
Specific Security Plan which outlines pre-planned operational procedures based on the NTAS
activation (Elevated and Imminent Alerts) and increased threat level. These plans typically
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include an increase in on-site security measures, restriction of access to the dams and reservoirs
and additional security patrols.
The following operating procedures should be followed by Bureau staff under normal conditions
and during an issuance of a NTAS Elevated or Imminent Alert. In the absence of NTAS
activation or in response to NTAS Bulletin Advisory, the Bureau should follow the Normal
Operating Procedures outlined below. The only additional step required by the Bureau in
response to a Bulletin Advisories is the notification of the State Critical Infrastructure Dam
owners/operators.
Operating Procedures
Normal Operating Condition – NTAS Bulletin issued or no activation of NTAS:
Normal duty hours.
Maintain employee phone lists.
Ensure all emergency equipment is operational (i.e. trucks, radios, phones).
Conduct monthly testing of communication equipment (i.e. car radios, cell phones,
computers).
Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and dam owner notification lists are updated.
Continue normal liaison activities with regulated community, local, state and federal
partners.
If a NTAS Bulletin has been issued, the Bulletin should be disseminated to the State
Critical Infrastructure Dam owners/operators. The owners/operators should also be
reminded to remain vigilant with regard to site security and report any suspicious activity
to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and the Bureau.
Elevated Alert – Warns of a credible terrorist threat against the United States:
In addition to the previous measures, the following measures should be implemented:
Review emergency plans and operational procedures.
Place all essential personnel and others on standby.
Establish & maintain continuous communication with the regulated community, local,
state and federal partners.
All State Critical Infrastructure Dams must activate their respective Emergency Action
Plan and implement a Dam Advisory Condition. Bureau staff will contact the Critical
Infrastructure Dam owners by e-mail, fax and/or phone from the office or remote location
to confirm that a Dam Advisory Condition has been issued. The Dam owners will also
be instructed to implement their Site Specific Security Plan which outlines pre-planned
operational procedures based on the NTAS activation and increased threat level. (Note:
Please inform (insert designated managers/staff here) of any notifications made to ensure
that a duplication of effort does not occur.)
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In accordance with Appendix F of this SOP, a SITREP must be prepared to advise DEP’s
Senior Management and Emergency Response Coordinators of the situation. The
following message should be relayed in the SITREP after notification to the Critical
Infrastructure Dam owners has been completed (use Microsoft Office Global Address
List and send SITREP to ‘DEP Senior Management Emergency Response’ and ‘DEP
Emergency Response Coordinators’ per instructions in Appendix F).
“The Bureau of Dam Safety & Flood Control has contacted all of the State’s Critical
Infrastructure Dam owners to inform them of the threat alert and has advised them to
activate their Emergency Action Plans and implement their Site Specific Security
Plan”.
Imminent Alert – Warns of a credible, specific, and impending terrorist threat against the
United States:
In addition to the previous measures, the following measures should be implemented:
The State Critical Infrastructure Dam owners should be contacted and advised of the
upgrade in NTAS threat level to ‘Imminent’ (if necessary). Owners should be instructed
to implement any additional security measures in accordance with their Site Specific
Security Plan.
Continuously test and evaluate all DEP communication systems.
Continue communication with the DEP’s Senior Management regarding changes in threat
level or actions taken by the Bureau. An updated SITREP should be prepared as
necessary.
State Critical Infrastructure DamsReservoir/
Impoundment Dam Name Atlas # Owner Contact Phone Email
Insert information for State Critical Infrastructure Dams
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Suspicious Activity Reporting
It is important for everyone within the Dam Sector community to report activities which appear
to be suspicious. Suspicious activities are anomalous behaviors that may potentially be
associated with pre-operational/preparatory surveillance, operational activities exploring or
targeting a dam sector facility or system, or any possible violation of law or regulation that could
compromise a dam sector facility or system in a manner that could cause an incident
jeopardizing life or property.
A suspicious activity report (SAR) is an official report of information pertaining to suspicious
activity as further discussed below. The purpose of a SAR is to help facilitate efficient
information sharing and analysis of reported suspicious activity.
Types of suspicious activities related to dams include, but are not limited to, the following:
Elicitation – Requests for information via telephone, email, or mail pertaining to
technical data on the asset or its security system, or information on hours worked and
number of personnel on duty during any given hour.
Overflight – Airborne vehicles (small planes, helicopters, remotely controlled aircraft)
that appear to be using a crossing pattern in order to survey a property or asset.
Surveillance – Person(s) intending to gather information about the asset or its operation
or protective measures through photography, videotaping, sketching, or use of vision-
enhancing devices (e.g. binoculars).
Test of Security – Testing of security systems, responses and reaction times at a facility.
This also includes any attempts to test or penetrate physical security barriers or
procedures, attempts to acquire information or uniforms, badges, passes, or other
security-related documents.
Bomb Threat – Any threat of a bomb attack on property or adjacent properties that may
have an impact on asset(s).
Weapons Discovery – Discovery of weapons or a weapons cache on the property or
adjacent properties that have an impact on the asset(s).
Any criminal activity or security incident should always first be reported to the local law
enforcement agency. This is usually done by the dam owner/operator as they are typically the
first to observe an incident. However, the general public or Bureau representatives could also
report an incident if necessary.
Following the initial notification of local law enforcement, suspicious activity reports should be
made to both the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJ OHSP) and
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via the reporting tools listed below. These
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reporting tools are not intended to replace existing agency reporting mechanisms, but rather
enhance them by providing a broader, horizontal approach to reporting suspicious activities.
NJ OHSP:
Web: http://www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/report-suspicious-activity
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-866-4-SAFE-NJ or 2-1-1
DHS - Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) CI Dam Portal:
Web: http://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-information-network-hsin
The Bureau should prepare a SAR if Bureau staff observes or is notified of any activity or
incident that the Bureau determines to warrant such a report. If the dam owner/operator
has already submitted a SAR to both NJ OHS&P and DHS, then it is not necessary for the
Bureau to do so. While anyone can enter a SAR to NJ OHSP, please note that membership is
required to access the DHS – HSIN CI Dam Portal (contact (insert designated staff with HSIN
access here) to enter a SAR on the HSIN CI Dam Portal).
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Domestic Security Information Sharing Policy The following guidelines have been developed to assist the Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood
Control (Bureau) staff in determining what dam safety related information may be released
outside of the Bureau. It must be noted that these should be considered general guidelines and
exceptions may be considered on a case by case basis in consultation with the Bureau’s Manager
or designated alternate.
The majority of the Bureau’s Dam Safety files are considered to be public record and are
therefore subject to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Exceptions to OPRA have been
made specifically for information that, if released, could pose a security concern or increases the
risk or consequences of potential acts of sabotage or terrorism.
Specifically, N.J.A.C. 7:1D-3 (As published in the New Jersey Register on December 6, 2010),
Pursuant to Governor Hughes Executive Order # 9 in 1963, and N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9a – Other laws
regulations, privileges unaffected, Affirmed by Governor Chris Christie Executive Order 47
dated November 3, 2010, states:
N.J.A.C. 7:1D-3.2 Records Designated Confidential
(b) The Department shall withhold any record if the Department determines that the
inspection, examination or copying of that record would substantially interfere
with the State’s ability to protect and defend the State and its citizens against acts
of sabotage or terrorism, or which, if disclosed, would materially increase the risk
or consequences of potential acts of sabotage or terrorism. Such records include,
but are not limited to:
(6) Inundation maps submitted as part of Emergency Action Plans pursuant to
Dam Safety Standards, N.J.A.C. 7:20-1.7(f) and 1.11(i).
Certain dams in the State have been designated as State Critical Infrastructure (CI) due to the
function that they provide or the potential for severe consequences that could be caused by a
failure. Information related to the State Critical Infrastructure dams are protected under N.J.A.C.
7:1D-3.2(b) due to the sensitive nature of the information and potential increase in risk resulting
from public access to this information. A current list of the State’s Critical Infrastructure Dams
is included in Appendix C of the Bureau’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
The Bureau utilizes two non-disclosure agreements entitled “NEW JERSEY CRITICAL DAM
INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION CONSULTANT (OR FEDERAL AGENCY
EMPLOYEE) NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT” (herein referred to as NDA), that can be
used when access to certain information is warranted by a specific individual or organization, but
further dissemination beyond that individual or organization presents a security concern. The
NDA can be used by the Bureau for any information request that we determine to be appropriate,
and is not limited in use to only the State Critical Infrastructure dams. A copy of the NDA’s is
attached at the end of this guidance document. Completed NDA forms should be scanned and
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saved on the network at (insert file location here). The original copies should be provided to the
Bureau’s Information Sharing Coordinator.
When reviewing a request for information, Bureau staff should consider what information is
already available to the public through other channels, such as the US Army Corps of Engineer’s
- National Inventory of Dams (NID). The NID does not share condition assessment and hazard
potential with the public but it does include summary charts that show the number of dams by
hazard potential and condition assessment at the national and state levels. These charts do not
show specific location, by county or by name. These restrictions are in place based on
recommendations from the National Dam Safety Review Board. So a general rule of thumb is if
the same information is available to public through the NID, then that information can be
released to the requesting agency or individual.
The NID does grant government access and these government users have access to the restricted
data fields of hazard potential and condition assessment. These government users are vetted
through the state or federal agency POC and must accept a US ACOE non-disclosure agreement.
The non-disclosure agreement prohibits them from providing NID information in aggregate form
and/or the restricted data.
Outlined below is guidance related to the handling of information requests made by the general
public, engineering consultants, and other government agencies. The guidance is divided into
the specific type of information that may be requested including engineering files, emergency
action plans, the Dam Safety database, Dam Safety GIS layers, and security related files.
Engineering Files
The review of Critical Infrastructure Dam files by the general public is generally not
permitted and the person(s) requesting a review of the files should be instructed to
contact the owner directly for the information.
The review of Critical Infrastructure Dam files by engineering consultants will only be
permitted following receipt of written approval from the dam owner to do so (even if the
consultant is under contract by the owner for engineering services). The requesting
consultant or the Bureau may reach out to the owner to determine if they will provide
written approval for the consultant to review and/or copy of the file. It should also be
specified if the approval applies to only certain items/reports (i.e. H&H studies, stability
analysis, design plans, etc.) or the entire file.
In addition to the Critical Infrastructure Dam files, other dam files may fall under
N.J.A.C. 7:1D-3.2, and requests should be considered on a case by case basis. For
example, files or documents that include specific operating instructions for flood gates or
control structures (such as O&M Manuals) should not be made available for review
without approval of the dam owner.
The file for any dam that has had a previous enforcement action should be reviewed for
any legal documents, prior to the file being made available to the requestor. Documents
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which include internal communications involving the Bureau or the State Attorney
General’s (AG) Office or any documents marked as Attorney-Client Privileged should
not be made available for review. Active enforcement cases typically require a review by
AG staff before the file can be made available for review. For these cases, the AG staff
will determine which legal documents/communications should not be made available for
review. If any information is found that should not be shared, a separate file labeled
“Attorney-Client Privileged Information” should be created.
Emergency Action Plans
As previously noted, N.J.A.C. 7:1D-3.2(b)6 specifically states that inundation maps
submitted as part of Emergency Action Plans pursuant to Dam Safety Standards may be
withheld by the Department. This can be applied to inundation maps for any dam but is
typically reserved for the designated State CI dams. In addition to the inundation
mapping, the EAP texts for the State CI dams often contain additional information that
should be protected. Therefore, the entire EAP document for CI dams should not be
released to the general public. If requests are received from local/county OEM officials
for copies of CI Dam EAPs, they should be instructed to contact the dam owner for a
copy due to the need for document control tracking. Please note GIS inundation lines
should be treated the same as hard copies.
Requests for inundation mapping for dams other than CI dams should be considered on a
case by case basis and in consideration of the requestors need-to-know.
Dam Safety Database
Copies of the entire database may not be released to the public or consulting engineers.
Township or County Engineers and Emergency Management officials may be provided
with database information for the dams within their jurisdiction, but not for the entire
State.
Dam Safety GIS Layer (Dam Location)
The release of the GIS layer to the general public or consulting engineers is not
permitted.
The release of the GIS layer to local and county government officials (emergency
management, engineering, etc.) is permitted following completion of a NDA. Typically,
only the portion of the layer that falls within the requesting agency’s jurisdiction should
be released (i.e. county or municipal wide) unless specific justification is provided.
The release of the GIS layer to other government, educational, or research organizations
should be considered on a case by case basis. The completion of a NDA is typically
required prior to release of this information.
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Security Related Files
Any security specific documents or reports including, but not limited to, risk assessments,
vulnerability assessments, security inspections, or correspondence regarding physical
security or security policy/procedures should not be released for any dam. Please note
that security related files associated with the CI dams are to be kept separate from the
engineering files.
As noted previously, these should be considered general guidelines and exceptions may be
considered on a case by case basis in consultation with the Bureau’s Manager or designated
alternate.
Version: March 2016
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NEW JERSEY CRITICAL DAM INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION
CONSULTANT NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
1. These provisions govern the use of New Jersey Critical Dam Infrastructure Information
(NJCDII) provided to a Consultant who files a request for access to NJCDII pursuant to
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Domestic Security
Information Sharing Policy (DSISP).
2. Definitions - For purposes of these provisions:
a. The term "NJCDII Coordinator" refers to the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection, Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control official
designated as Critical Dam Infrastructure Information Coordinator, with delegated
authority under DSISP to make determinations with respect to requests for
NJCDII.
b. The terms "non-disclosure agreement" and "NDA" mean this agreement by which
requesters certify their understanding that access to NJCDII is provided pursuant
to the terms and restrictions of these provisions, and that such requesters have
read the provisions and agree to be bound by them.
c. The term "Recipient" means someone who is approved to receive NJCDII in
accordance with the provisions of DSISP.
d. The term "Consultant" means one who is hired to provide advice to another.
e. The term "Client" means one who hires a Consultant for advice.
3. A Consultant shall not be permitted to inspect or gain access to NJCDII unless the
Consultant has been approved as a Recipient, and has executed a consultant non-
disclosure agreement.
4. A Recipient may only discuss NJCDII with another Recipient of the identical NJCDII. A
Recipient may check with the NJCDII Coordinator to determine whether another
individual is a Recipient of the identical NJCDII.
5. If any Recipient submits information to the Department that includes NJCDII obtained
under these provisions, portions of the filing containing NJCDII must be submitted in
accordance with DSISP.
Initial: __________________
Date: ___________________
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6. A Consultant who is a Recipient of NJCDII may use NJCDII as foundation for advice
provided to his or her Clients, but may not disclose NJCDII to a Client unless the Client
is an approved Recipient of the same NJCDII.
7. A Consultant will not knowingly use NJCDII to provide advice to a client for an illegal or
non-legitimate purpose.
8. All NJCDII shall be maintained by Recipient in a secure place. Access to those materials
shall be limited to other Recipients of the identical material. Recipients may make copies
of NJCDII, but such copies become NJCDII and subject to these same procedures.
Recipients may make notes of NJCDII, which shall be treated as NJCDII notes if they
contain NJCDII.
9. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Dam Safety and
Flood Control may audit the Recipient’s compliance with the non-disclosure agreement.
10. I hereby certify my understanding that access to New Jersey Critical Dam Infrastructure
Information (NJCDII) is provided to me pursuant to the terms of this agreement, and that
I agree to be bound by them. I understand that the contents of the NJCDII, any notes or
other memoranda, or any other form of information that copies or discloses NJCDII shall
not be disclosed to my clients, co-workers, or anyone other than another person who has
been granted access to these same materials by the Critical Dam Infrastructure
Information Coordinator. I agree that my compliance with this agreement is subject to
audit by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Dam Safety
and Flood Control.
Signature: _____________________________________
Print Name: _____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Representing: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
For Department Use Only
Information Received: ________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Bureau Representative: ___________________________ Date: ______________________
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NEW JERSEY CRITICAL DAM INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION
FEDERAL AGENCY EMPLOYEE NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
1. These provisions govern the use of New Jersey Critical Dam Infrastructure Information
(NJCDII) provided to a Federal agency Employee who files a request for access to
NJCDII pursuant to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Domestic
Security Information Sharing Policy (DSISP).
2. Definitions - For purposes of these provisions:
a. The term "NJCDII Coordinator" refers to the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection, Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control official
designated as Critical Dam Infrastructure Information Coordinator, with delegated
authority under DSISP to make determinations with respect to requests for
NJCDII.
b. The terms "non-disclosure agreement" and "NDA" mean this agreement by which
requesters certify their understanding that access to NJCDII is provided pursuant
to the terms and restrictions of these provisions, and that such requesters have
read the provisions and agree to be bound by them.
c. The term "Recipient" means someone who is approved to receive NJCDII in
accordance with the provisions of DSISP.
d. The term "Federal agency Requester" means someone who requests access to
NJCDII as an employee of a Federal agency in accordance with the provisions of
DSISP.
3. A Federal agency Requester shall not be permitted to inspect or gain access to NJCDII
unless the Federal agency Requester has been approved as a Recipient, and has executed
a Federal agency Non-Disclosure Agreement.
4. A Recipient may only discuss NJCDII with another Recipient of the identical NJCDII. A
Recipient may check with the NJCDII Coordinator to determine whether another
individual is a Recipient of the identical NJCDII.
5. If any Recipient submits information to the Department that includes NJCDII obtained
under these provisions, portions of the filing containing NJCDII must be submitted in
accordance with DSISP.
Initial: __________________
Date: ___________________
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6. All NJCDII shall be maintained by Recipient in a secure place. Access to those materials
shall be limited to other Recipients of the identical material. Recipients may make copies
of NJCDII, but such copies become NJCDII and subject to these same procedures.
Recipients may make notes of NJCDII, which shall be treated as NJCDII notes if they
contain NJCDII.
7. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Dam Safety and
Flood Control may audit the Recipient’s compliance with the non-disclosure agreement.
8. I hereby certify my understanding that access to New Jersey Critical Dam Infrastructure
Information (NJCDII) is provided to me pursuant to the terms of this agreement, and that
I agree to be bound by them. I understand that the contents of the NJCDII, any notes or
other memoranda, or any other form of information that copies or discloses NJCDII shall
not be disclosed to co-workers, or anyone other than another person who has been
granted access to these same materials by the Critical Dam Infrastructure Information
Coordinator. I agree that my compliance with this agreement is subject to audit by the
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood
Control.
Signature: _____________________________________
Print Name: _____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Representing: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
For Department Use Only
Information Received: ________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Bureau Representative: ___________________________ Date: ______________________
APPENDIX G:
NJDEP Emergency Operations Situation Report
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Emergency Operations Situation Report (SITREP)
The following dam emergency criteria, also called the bright line, will
prompt the preparation of an Emergency Operations Situation Report
(SITREP):
1. A failure of a High or Significant Hazard dam.
2. The issuance of a dam warning, emergency, or breach condition (as
defined in the Emergency Action Plan) at a High or Significant
Hazard Dam.
3. A dam advisory condition issued at any of the Large Dams in the
State.
4. A dam advisory condition issued at any Critical Infrastructure Dam(s)
in the State due to a specific terrorist threat to the dam(s).
Upon determining that the dam has met the bright line criteria, a SITREP
must be filled out completely and e-mailed to following Microsoft Outlook
Address groups:
DEP Emergency Response Coordinators
DEP Senior Management Emergency Response
These e-mail groups can be accessed remotely through Microsoft Outlook
by searching the Default Global Address List.
This action is required to keep management and other emergency response
coordinators aware of the emergency situation.
NJ DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EMERGENCY OPERATIONS SITUATION REPORT (SITREP)
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA REPORT TIME AND DATE: ______Hr ____________ Date (DD MON YYYY) SITREP NUMBER: REPORTING ACTIVITY: ORIGINATOR: INCIDENT TYPE: INCIDENT NAME: INCIDENT LOCATION: INCIDENT COMMANDER: COMMUNICATION CENTER NUMBER: OPERATIONAL DATA OPERATIONAL SUMMARY: RESOURCES AVAILABLE/COMMITTED – PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT: PERSONNEL DEPLOYED: EQUIPMENT DEPLOYED: PERSONNEL AVAILABLE: EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT REQUIRED: OPERATIONAL FORECAST:
Emergency Operations Situation Report (SITREP)
Time Conversion Chart:
12hr Time 24hr Time 12 am (midnight) 0000hrs
1 am 0100hrs 2 am 0200hrs 3 am 0300hrs 4 am 0400hrs 5 am 0500hrs 6 am 0600hrs 7 am 0700hrs 8 am 0800hrs 9 am 0900hrs
10 am 1000hrs 11 am 1100hrs
12 pm (noon) 1200hrs 1 pm 1300hrs 2 pm 1400hrs 3 pm 1500hrs 4 pm 1600hrs 5 pm 1700hrs 6 pm 1800hrs 7 pm 1900hrs 8 pm 2000hrs 9 pm 2100hrs 10 pm 2200hrs 11 pm 2300hrs
Examples:
• 12:15 am is 0015 Hr
• 7:30 am is 0730 Hr
• 11:59 pm is 2359 Hr
APPENDIX H:
Employee Safety Guidelines
July 2003
Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control
Driver Safety It is the responsibility of the driver of each department vehicle to drive safely and prudently at all times. Vehicles shall be operated in compliance with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Code. Emergency response does not absolve the driver of any responsibility to drive with due caution. The driver of the emergency vehicle is responsible for its safe operation at all times. The use of warning lights and siren does not automatically give you the right-of-way to the emergency vehicle. These devices simply request the right-of-way from other drivers based on their awareness of the emergency vehicle presence. Emergency vehicle drivers must make every possible effort to make their presence and intended actions known to other drivers, and must drive defensively and be prepared for the unexpected, inappropriate actions of others. The use of warning lights and siren is to be categorized as follows: Code 1 – The use of warning lights while the vehicle is parked in a vulnerable location. Example: Parked on roadway shoulder or bridge. Code 2 – The use of warning lights and siren to maneuver through traffic while responding to an emergency not considered life threatening or catastrophic. Example: Traveling on a highway shoulder to a site blocked by traffic. Code 3 – The use of warning lights and siren to respond to a life threatening or catastrophic emergency. Examples:
1. Response to a confirmed act of domestic terrorism. 2. Response to an incident that meets the criteria for a dam emergency or breach
involving possible life threatening consequences. 3. Responding with other emergency services utilizing warning lights and sirens.
Any Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control (Bureau) response using Code 3 is to be noted during radio sign on and/or communication with the Bureau. A justification for a Code 3 response is to be documented in the incident report. Department vehicles are not authorized to exceed posted speed limits under New Jersey law even when lights and siren are employed. Under less than favorable conditions (heavy traffic, poor visibility, bad roads, wet or icy pavement) the posted speed limit is the absolute maximum permissible. When emergency vehicles must travel in center or oncoming traffic lanes, the maximum permissible speed limit shall be 20 mph.
July 2003
Intersections present the greatest potential danger to emergency vehicles. When approaching and crossing an intersection with the right-of-way, drivers shall not exceed the posted speed limit. When emergency vehicles must use center or oncoming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections, (traffic light or stop sign) they must come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection, including occasions when the emergency vehicle has a green traffic light. When approaching a negative right-of-way intersection (red light, stop sign) the vehicle shall come to a complete stop and may proceed only when the driver can account for all oncoming traffic in all lanes yielding the right-of-way. The use of red lights and siren is authorized only in conjunction with emergency incidents. Unnecessary emergency response shall be avoided. When the first unit reports on the scene, they shall advise any additional responding units of conditions and, if possible, reduce the speed of incoming units. Drivers shall avoid backing their vehicle whenever possible. Where backing is unavoidable, spotters shall be used. If no spotter is available, the driver shall alight the vehicle and walk completely around the vehicle to determine if obstructions are present before backing. All Bureau responders are required to use seat belts at all times when operating a vehicle equipped with seat belts. Anyone riding as a passenger/attendant in a vehicle is also required to use seat belts. All personnel shall ride only in regular seats provided with seat belts. Riding on tailboards or other exposed positions is not permitted on any vehicle at any time. The unique hazards of driving on or adjacent to an emergency scene requires the driver to use extreme caution and to be alert and prepared to react to the unexpected. Drivers must consider the dangers their moving vehicles poses to personnel and spectators who may be preoccupied with the emergency and may inadvertently step in front or behind a moving vehicle. When stopped at the scene of an incident, vehicles should be placed to protect personnel who may be working in the street and warning lights shall be used to make approaching traffic aware of the incident. At night, vehicle mounted floodlights and any other lighting available shall be used to illuminate the scene. All personnel working in or near traffic lanes shall wear high visibility clothing. Scene lighting should be used in a manner that doesn’t interfere with motorist vision. If it is not necessary to park vehicles in or near traffic lanes, the vehicle should be pulled off the road to parking lots, curbs, etc., when possible.
July 2003
EMERGENCY RESPONSE POLICY: Department vehicles shall be operated in a manner that provides for the safety of all persons and property. Safe arrival shall always have priority over unnecessary speed and reckless driving enroute to an emergency incident. Prompt, safe response shall be attained by:
1. Using seat belts. 2. Driving defensively and professionally at reasonable speeds. 3. Knowing where you are going. 4. Using warning devices to move around traffic and to request the right-of-way at
intersections. Fast response shall not be attained by:
1. Driving too fast for conditions. 2. Driving recklessly or without regard for safety. 3. Taking unnecessary chances with negative right-of-way intersections. 4. Intimidating or scaring other drivers.
Emergency response criteria:
1. Observe posted speed limit. 2. Traveling in center or oncoming traffic lanes, 20 mph maximum. 3. Traveling in center traffic, complete stop at all traffic lights/signs. 4. Posted speed limit when entering intersections with green light. 5. Complete stop at all red lights, stop signs.
APPENDIX I:
County, State, and Federal Emergency Management Contact Information
New Jersey - County Emergency Management Coordinators
INSERT CONTACT INFO FOR EACH COUNTY OEM OFFICE
ATLANTIC COUNTY OEMCounty OEM Coordinator Phone e-mail
Address
24/7 Phone Fax
Deputy OEM Coordinator e-mail
Web Site
Social Media
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Federal Emergency Contact Information
National Weather Service:
Mt. Holly Office PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx (24 Hour)
New York Office PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
FEMA:
New York Office PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Washington, DC PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
United States Geological Survey (USGS):
Colorado Office – Earthquakes PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
West Trenton, NJ Office PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
US Army Corps of Engineers:
New York Office – Emergency Management PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Pennsylvania Office – Emergency Management PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Washington, DC Office – Operations Center PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Natural Resources Conservation Service:
New Jersey Office PH: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
OCEAN
SUSSEX
ATLANTIC
BURLINGTON
MORRIS
SALEM
WARREN
MONMOUTH
CUMBERLAND
HUNTERDON
BERGEN
MIDDLESEX
CAPE MAY
SOMERSET
MERCER
CAMDEN
GLOUCESTER
PASSAIC
ESSEX
UNION
HUDSON
New Jersey State PoliceOffice of Emergency ManagementEmergency Preparedness BureauRegional Units Contact Information
North Region
South Region
Nov, 2011
P.O. Box 7068W. Trenton, NJ 08628(xxx) xxx-xxxx
20 Audrey PlaceFarfield, NJ 07004(xxx) xxx-xxxx
2667 Woodbridge Ave.Edison, NJ 08817(xxx) xxx-xxxx
1045 Route 54Williamstown, NJ 08094(xxx) xxx-xxxx
North Region Office
Emergency Preparedness Bureau
EPB - Satellite Office
South Region Office
APPENDIX J:
Contact Information for NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife and
Division of Parks & Forestry Owned Dams
NJ FISH AND WILDLIFE DAM CONTACTS
RegionDam Facility-Location Primary Emer. Phone Alternate 1 Emer. Phone Alternate 2 Emer. Phone
If you are unable to reach one of the contacts identified in the spreadsheet below, you should contact the following individual:
(Name, Office Phone, Cell Phone)
Insert Division of Fish & Wildlife contact information by region
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Division of Parks and Forestry Dam Contacts
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Primary contact for P&F dams should be the regional or park superintendent. If you are
unable to reach a superintendent during an emergency, you should contact one of the
following individuals:
Name(s), Office phone(s), Home phone(s), Cell phone(s)
REGION(S)
Name, Office phone, Home phone, Cell phone
Region(s)
Dam Name(s)
Contact(s):
Name(s), Office phone(s), Home phone(s), Cell phone(s)
Park(s)
Dam Name(s)
Contact(s):
Name(s), Office phone(s), Home phone(s), Cell phone(s)
APPENDIX K:
State Fueling Stations
K - 1
June 2015
State Fueling Stations
INSERT STATE FUELING STATIONS BY COUNTY
APPENDIX L:
Forms A and B
Dam Emergency Information
Form A Date: Time: Name of person reporting incident and affiliation: Phone Number: Name of Dam & NJ Dam File No.: (Note: If unregistered, obtain pertinent information regarding dam and downstream area.) Location of Dam Township / County: Stream: Nearest Road(s): Emergency Information Type of emergency: Location of problem: Status of problem (i.e. conditions worsening, stabilized, historic problem): Current freeboard (if applicable): Ability to drawdown impoundment level (downstream flooding concerns?): What actions have been taken and has engineer been contacted? Has EAP been activated? Current emergency condition (circle one): Advisory / Warning / Emergency / Breach
Phone Call/Action Log
Form B TIME/DATE SUMMARY OF PHONE CALL/ACTION INITIAL
END OF SOP