The Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) has released an updated version of the two popular Living Near Dams informational booklets. The booklet series was created to educate policymakers, dam owners, and downstream communities about the basics of dams and associated risks. The 2026 versions were prepared by the ASDSO Dam Owner Outreach Committee, with support from the FEMA National Dam Safety Program. Digital versions of the booklets are available below. To request hard copies, ema