This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community.
Today, we welcomed Bill McCormick, Past president of ASDSO, former Chief of the Colorado Dam Safety Branch for ten years and now a consultant at Black and Veatch. Bill, thank you for your stories and advice!
Key Takeaways from This Episode
- 5:10 – “One of the good things I learned… was to not burn bridges”
- 12:00 – Discusses importance of technical trainings and benefits of building out your experience for a career in dam safety engineering.
- 15:15 – “Seek opportunities to get involved with construction projects”
- 25:00 – Don’t be afraid of change or trying new things, and do it for the right reasons
- Colorado-New Mexico Precipitation Study (Dam Safety Bureau (nm.gov)_
- Chimney Hollow Project Information, 360-foot tall asphalt core dam (Home | CHRP | Northern Water)
We want to hear from you! Send us a message at [ADamConversation@gmail.com] and let us know what questions you may have for our leaders and innovators.
Get Involved!
Association Membership
In addition to free resources for the Dam Safety community, membership with ASDSO provides the following list of benefits and more! Follow this link to join! https://www.damsafety.org/basic-page/become-member
- Member discounts on all training and products
- Unlimited access to full ASDSO conference papers
- Online member directory
- Miscellaneous surveys archive
- Journal of Dam Safety
.Committee Membership
Consider joining one of the many ASDSO committees and Interest Groups. Find the full list at the following link: Committees and Interest Groups | Association of State Dam Safety
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Find upcoming training opportunities, including on-demand webinars, live webinars, seminars, and past content in the Training Center! Training Center | Association of State Dam Safety
ASDSO Toolbox
The ASDSO Toolbox (www.damtoolbox.org) is intended to be a one-stop shop for current guidelines and regulations of the dam safety industry. The content is growing but we need your help to further the momentum! Consider volunteering as a moderator, proposing new content, or suggesting additional resources.
This program was copyrighted in 2024 by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials with All Rights Reserved.
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