The vision of the United States Society on Dams is to be the nation''s leading organization of professionals dedicated to advancing the role of dams for the benefit of society. USSD advances the knowledge of dam engineering, planning, construction, security and safety, performance, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, decommissioning; fosters dam technology for socially, environmentally and financially sustainable water resources systems

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