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Interagency Committee on Dam Safety



National Dam Safety Review Board



This page describes the Interagency Committee on Dam Safety (ICODS) and the National Dam Safety Review Board (Review Board), including members lists for these two groups.



Interagency Committee on Dam Safety



The Interagency Committee on Dams Safety (ICODS) was founded in 1980 to encourage the establishment and maintenance of effective federal programs and policies, and guidelines to enhance dam safety and security. The committee serves as the permanent forum for the coordination of federal activities in dam safety and security. FEMA also chairs the committee.



Interagency Committee on Dam Safety Members



**Kayed Lakhia – Acting Chair**kayed.lakhia@fema.dhs.govDirector, FEMA National Dam Safety ProgramFederal Insurance and Mitigation Administration



**Jacob Davis**jacob.davis@usace.army.milDam Safety Program ManagerU.S. Army Corp of Engineers



**David Capka**david.capka@ferc.govDeputy Director, Division of Dam Safety and InspectionsFederal Energy Regulatory Commission



**Kenneth R. See**kenneth.see@nrc.govSenior Hydrologist/NRC Dam Safety OfficerU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission



**Jennifer L. Dodd, PE**jldodd@tva.govGM, River Operations – Dam SafetyTennessee Valley Authority



**Maurice B. Haygood**maurice.haygood@hq.doe.govSafety EngineerDepartment of Energy - Office of Worker Safety and Health Policy



**James Demby**jamesdemby@usda.govNational Design EngineerEngineering Division ‐ USDA/NRCS



**Robert Pike**rpike@usbr.gov Chief-Dam Safety OfficerU.S. Bureau of Reclamation



**Lorena Soriano**lorena.soriano@ibwc.govU.S. Section, International Boundary and Water Commission



**Eric Gottheld**Gottheld.eric@dol.govDOL - Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)



**Kelly Brom**kelly.brom@usda.govEastern Region Dams Program ManagerU.S. Forest Service



**Richard (Ed) Everaert**reveraert@blm.gov  Dam Safety OfficerBureau of Land Management



**Kate Ashbire**kate.ashbire@noaa.govNational Weather Service, NOAA, DOC



**Michelle Yezierski**michelle.yezierski@cisa.dhs.govChief, Critical Lifelines BranchSector Outreach and Programs DivisionOffice of Infrastructure Protection



**Matthew Young, PE, CFM**Matthew.Young@bia.govSafety of Dams Engineer; Inspection & Risk AnalysisU.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs



Graphic
              A picture of a damNational Dam Safety Program Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2024-2029



This strategy builds the foundation for what the program will look like in 5 years to ensure the benefits and risks of dams are understood and managed equitably, enhancing public safety, national security, and the environment while adapting to climate change.



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National Dam Safety Review Board



The Review Board advises FEMA’s Administrator in setting national dam safety priorities and considers the effects of national policy issues affecting dam safety. Review Board members include FEMA, the Chair of the Board and representatives from four federal agencies (U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security, and Interior) that serve on ICODS, five state dam safety officials, and one member from the private sector.



National Dam Safety Review Board Members



**Kayed Lakhia – Acting Chair**kayed.lakhia@fema.dhs.gov Director, FEMA National Dam Safety Program Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration



**David E. Capka**david.capka@ferc.govDeputy Director, Division of Dam Safety and InspectionsFederal Energy Regulatory Commission



**Jacob Davis**Jacob.Davis@usace.army.milSafety Program Manager USACE



**James Demby**National Design Engineer, Engineering Divisionjames.demby@usda.govUSDA/NRCS



**Robert (Bob) Pike** Chief, Dam Safety OfficeU.S. Bureau of Reclamationrpike@usbr.gov



**Ariya Balakrishnan, Ph.D., P.E., G.E. -State Rep**Division of Safety of DamsAriya.Balakrishnan@water.ca.gov



**Whit Montague-State Rep**Arkansas Dam Safetywhit.montague@agriculture.gov



**Lucas A. Trumble, P.E.- -State Rep**Michigan Water Resources Division, EGLEtrumblel@michigan.gov



**Dena Barnhouse - State Rep**Ohio DNRdena.barnhouse@dnr.ohio.gov



**Jill Stewart - State Rep**DHEC South Carolinastewarjc@dhec.sc.gov



**John S. Wolfhope**United States Society on Damsjsw@freese.com



**William Sturtevant** **(Non Voting, Dam Owner Rep)**Dam Safety Engineer Colorado Springs Utilitiesbsturtevant@csu.org



**Jose Lara, CPP** **(Non Voting, Emergency Management Rep)**Dam Safety Planning DivisionCalifornia Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES)jose.lara@caloes.ca.gov



**Meg Galloway** **(Non Voting, Floodplain Manager Rep)**Association of State Floodplain Managersmeg@floods.org



**Lori Spragens (Non Voting State Dam Safety Officials Rep)**Association of State Dam Safety Officialslspragens@damsafety.org



National Dam Safety Review Board Workgroup Chairs



**Sherry Hunt (Federal)**sherry.hunt@ars.usda.govResearch Leader; Agricultural Research ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture



**Michele Lemieux (Non-Federal Co-Chair)**mlemieux@mt.govSection SupervisorMT Dept. of Natural Resources & Conservation**Steve Hocking (Chair –** **Public Safety)**Steve.hocking@ferc.govFERC, Chief Environmental and Project Review Branch



**Rebecca Ragon (Chair-NID)**rebecca.ragon@usace.army.milNational Inventory of Dams; U.S. Army Geospatial CenterU.S. Army Corps of Engineers



**Jason Sheeley (Federal Co-Chair – EAP)**jason.t.sheeley@usace.army.milChief, Mapping Branch, MMC Production CenterU.S. Army Corps of Engineers



**Tim Bush (Chair –** **Training)**timothy.bush@fema.dhs.govTechnical and Policy AdvisorNational Dam Safety ProgramFederal Emergency Management Agency



**Joanne Brandani (Non-Federal Co-Chair)**joanne.brandani@caloes.ca.govChief, Dam Safety Planning Division
Last updated March 26, 2024

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