Chapters: legislation & regulations; permit/approval of plans/authorization to impound; inspection; enforcement; emergency response; program staffing & funding; program staff & dam owner -- education & training; dam safety program -- public relations plan; glossary of terms; model state law; example permit requirements; inspection checklist; penalties for violation; sample emergency action plan; organizational charts; training courses & materials; sample database fields; budget preparation; public outreach tool samples; sample fee structures; & national performance of dams program.