A Dam Conversation With...

The Association of State Dam Safety Officials
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The Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) is a national non-profit association dedicated to dam safety issues. Our mission is to Improve the condition and safety of dams and lower the risk of dam failures through education, support for state dam safety programs, and fostering a unified dam safety community. A Dam Conversation With… is a podcast from ASDSO sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. 

  1. DEC 1

    Welcome to A Dam Conversation...With Bill Bingham!

    This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Nicole Chiles, P.E. Today, Nicole welcomed Bill Bingham, P.E., who has led the design of more than 250 new dams and major rehabilitations with over 55 years of experience. Bill has also served on the peer review teams for 28 State Dam Safety programs and many others while he chaired the Peer Review Committee from 1989 to 2011 and afterwards. Bill, thank you for your stories and advice! Follow us as we explore more dam safety topics at damsafety.org 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 productsUnlimited access to full ASDSO conference papersOnline member directoryMiscellaneous surveys archiveJournal 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 2025 by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials with All Rights Reserved.

    40 min

  2. OCT 31

    Welcome to A Dam Conversation With…Craig Findlay

    This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Brianna Crotty, P.E.  In this episode, we welcome Dr. Craig Findlay, Principal at Findlay Engineering, Inc. With over 45 years of experience in dam safety and geotechnical engineering, Dr. Findlay has served as lead engineer and consultant on a wide variety of dam projects including: FERC Part 12 Inspections, forensic investigations, and seismic and seepage analyses. He is a vital resource for sharing design insights and best practices for internal drainage systems and the long-term safety of embankment dams.        Dr. Findlay, thank you for sharing your story and advice on career insights and technical expertise for engineers at all levels.  Key Takeaways from This Episode Brianna and Dr. Findlay discuss: Challenges of working for yourself versus an employerHow FERC Part 12 Inspections have changed over the yearsThe importance of following the data in dam safety and more specifically related to climate changeA successful engineering skillset including selling services, speaking, and a willingness to be honest with your clientsWe want to hear from you! Have questions for our guests? Want to suggest a topic? Email us at [info@damsafety.org] – we’d love to hear from you! Get Involved with ASDSO 👷 Membership Benefits – Joining ASDSO gives you access to: ✅ Member discounts on training and products ✅ Unlimited access to ASDSO conference papers ✅ Online member directory ✅ Surveys archive & Journal of Dam Safety 👉 Become a Member: https://www.damsafety.org/basic-page/become-member 🤝 Join a Committee or Interest Group – https://damsafety.org/VolunteerOpps 📚 Upcoming Training Opportunities – Browse live and on-demand webinars, seminars, and past sessions: https://damsafety.org/training-center  📢 This program is copyrighted in 2025 by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials. All rights reserved.

    31 min

  3. SEP 15

    Welcome to A Dam Conversation – With Doug Johnson

    This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Silas Sanderson.  In this episode, we welcome Doug Johnson, Dam Safety and Water Resources Engineer at Schnabel Engineering. Doug is a civil engineer with over 40 years of professional experience. He recently retired as Regional Engineer for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Division of Dam Safety and Inspections in the Portland Regional Office where he managed 18 staff and was the official responsible for dam safety and non-federal hydropower dams in 6 northwestern states. Prior to 2011, Doug was supervisor of engineering and dam safety for the Washington State Department of Ecology and oversaw dam safety in the State of Washington for 13 years.        Doug, thank you for sharing your story and advice on career insights and technical expertise for engineers at all levels.  Key Takeaways from This Episode Silas and Doug discuss: The importance of taking advantage of coop or internship opportunities Comparing public versus private sector for an engineering career Why getting involved in professional organizations like ASDSO is a great way to see how others manage projects and solve problemsThe need for training in probability and risk concepts as the industry shifts toward a more risk-focused approach to dam safetyWe want to hear from you! Have questions for our guests? Want to suggest a topic? Email us at [info@damsafety.org] – we’d love to hear from you! Get Involved with ASDSO 👷 Membership Benefits – Joining ASDSO gives you access to: ✅ Member discounts on training and products ✅ Unlimited access to ASDSO conference papers ✅ Online member directory ✅ Surveys archive & Journal of Dam Safety 👉 Become a Member: https://www.damsafety.org/basic-page/become-member 🤝 Join a Committee or Interest Group – https://damsafety.org/VolunteerOpps 📚 Upcoming Training Opportunities – Browse live and on-demand webinars, seminars, and past sessions: https://damsafety.org/training-center  📢 This program is copyrighted in 2025 by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials. All rights reserved.

    41 min

  4. AUG 12

    Welcome to A Dam Conversation – With Krey Price

    This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Matt Marquis.  In this episode, we welcome Krey Price, Director of Surface Water Solutions. Krey is a civil engineer and project manager with international experience in water resources. Currently residing in Australia, Krey offers consulting services in computational modelling, engineering design, and project management in the water resources field, including flood mitigation, river and wetland restoration, stormwater management, fish passage, and dam decommissioning. His career includes 15 years developing hydraulic models for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He’s spent more than a decade teaching HEC-RAS to students around the world through the Australian Water School and other organizations.       Krey, thank you for sharing your story and advice on career insights and technical expertise for engineers at all levels.  Key Takeaways from This Episode Matt and Krey discuss: The importance of taking advantage of coop or internship opportunities The importance of making connections through social media and in-personWhy submitting abstracts and attending conferences to connect with others in the industry is so importantWhy you shouldn’t think that you’re so far along in your career that you can’t learn something newWe want to hear from you! Have questions for our guests? Want to suggest a topic? Email us at [info@damsafety.org] – we’d love to hear from you! Get Involved with ASDSO 👷 Membership Benefits – Joining ASDSO gives you access to: ✅ Member discounts on training and products ✅ Unlimited access to ASDSO conference papers ✅ Online member directory ✅ Surveys archive & Journal of Dam Safety 👉 Become a Member: https://www.damsafety.org/basic-page/become-member 🤝 Join a Committee or Interest Group – https://damsafety.org/VolunteerOpps 📚 Upcoming Training Opportunities – Browse live and on-demand webinars, seminars, and past sessions: https://damsafety.org/training-center  📢 This program is copyrighted in 2025 by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials. All rights reserved.

    53 min

  5. JUN 24

    Welcome to A Dam Conversation – With Bill Kappel

    This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Matt Marquis.  In this episode, we welcome Bill Kappel, President and Chief Meteorologist of Applied Weather Associates. Prior to joining AWA in 2003, he served as an on-air meteorologist for 10 years at various television stations across the country. The focus of activity at AWA has been development of Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP), precipitation frequency development, and application of climate change projections related to numerous meteorological variables that affect critical infrastructure, specifically in the dam safety community. Bill has also been a guest instructor at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.     Bill, thank you for sharing your story and advice on career insights and technical expertise for engineers at all levels.  Key Takeaways from This Episode Matt and Bill discuss: The importance of taking advantage of coop or internship opportunities for students and not being afraid to reach out to others in the field to ask questions or offer help Finding something you are passionate about and that keeps you curiousHow the Puget Sound Convergence Zone inspired a young kid to pursue a career in weatherWhat Bill looks for in a new hire; Be coachable, open to new ideas and experiences, and don’t be afraid to find new ways to solve old problemsYou can’t fake confidence; Whether in athletics or dam safety engineering, it has to be earned through practice and hard work and is built on fundamentals of the scienceWe want to hear from you! Have questions for our guests? Want to suggest a topic? Email us at [info@damsafety.org] – we’d love to hear from you! Get Involved with ASDSO 👷 Membership Benefits – Joining ASDSO gives you access to: ✅ Member discounts on training and products ✅ Unlimited access to ASDSO conference papers ✅ Online member directory ✅ Surveys archive & Journal of Dam Safety 👉 Become a Member: https://www.damsafety.org/basic-page/become-member 🤝 Join a Committee or Interest Group – https://damsafety.org/VolunteerOpps 📚 Upcoming Training Opportunities – Browse live and on-demand webinars, seminars, and past sessions: https://damsafety.org/training-center  📢 This program is copyrighted in 2025 by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials. All rights reserved.

    42 min

  6. JUN 2

    Welcome to A Dam Conversation – With David Griffin

    This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Matt Marquis.  In this episode, we welcome David Griffin, Manager of the Safe Dams Program within the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. David joined the Program in 2014 after spending 15 years with the Georgia Department of Transportation, where he was responsible for highway design projects and maintenance, design, and construction of the state’s ports and waterways. David, thank you for your stories and advice on career insights and technical expertise for engineers at all levels.  Key Takeaways from This Episode Matt and David discuss: The design and function of ASDSO’s Committees and Interest GroupsDon’t be intimidated to reach out and talk to and learn from others in the industry and consider presenting on a project or technical area at a conference Why David enjoys working for the State of Georgia Safe Dams ProgramRaising awareness for the ASDSO scholarshipGetting involved with ASDSO early in your career and the benefits of active involvement in conferences and committeesWe want to hear from you! Have questions for our guests? Want to suggest a topic? Email us at [info@damsafety.org] – we’d love to hear from you! Get Involved with ASDSO 👷 Membership Benefits – Joining ASDSO gives you access to: ✅ Member discounts on training and products ✅ Unlimited access to ASDSO conference papers ✅ Online member directory ✅ Surveys archive & Journal of Dam Safety 👉 Become a Member: https://www.damsafety.org/basic-page/become-member 🤝 Join a Committee or Interest Group – https://damsafety.org/VolunteerOpps 📚 Upcoming Training Opportunities – Browse live and on-demand webinars, seminars, and past sessions: https://damsafety.org/training-center  📢 This program is copyrighted in 2025 by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials. All rights reserved.

    30 min

  7. APR 21

    Welcome to A Dam Conversation – With Paul Schweiger!

    This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Matt Marquis.  In this episode, we welcome Paul Schweiger, Vice President and Manager of the Dams and Hydraulics Section at Gannett Fleming Inc. With 38 years of experience in water resources, Paul has a library of experience working on dam and flood control projects; coauthoring multiple technical publications that helped shape the dam safety industry and regularly conducts training through webinars and technical seminars on a variety of dam engineering subjects.  Paul, thank you for your stories and advice on career insights and technical expertise for engineers at all levels.  Key Takeaways from This Episode Matt and Paul discuss: Deciding on when to pursue a Master’s degreeImportance of internships or co-ops for gaining experience while still in school Modeling requires an independent gut check, so be prepared to defend the analysisBenefits of an open-door policy to cultivate learning and professional growthGetting involved with ASDSO early in your career and the benefits of active involvement in conferences and committeesWe want to hear from you! Have questions for our guests? Want to suggest a topic? Email us at [info@damsafety.org] – we’d love to hear from you! Get Involved with ASDSO 👷 Membership Benefits – Joining ASDSO gives you access to: ✅ Member discounts on training and products ✅ Unlimited access to ASDSO conference papers ✅ Online member directory ✅ Surveys archive & Journal of Dam Safety 👉 Become a Member: https://www.damsafety.org/basic-page/become-member 🤝 Join a Committee or Interest Group – https://damsafety.org/VolunteerOpps 📚 Upcoming Training Opportunities – Browse live and on-demand webinars, seminars, and past sessions: https://damsafety.org/training-center  📢 This program is copyrighted in 2025 by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials. All rights reserved.

    43 min

  8. MAR 20

    Welcome to A Dam Conversation – With Tony Nokovich!

    This is an Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. Your host for this episode is Nicole Chiles.  In this episode, we welcome Tony Nokovich, the Chief Dam Safety Engineer for American Water. With 30 years of experience in dam safety, Tony has known he wanted to work with dams from a young age. From consulting to owners engineer, he has had many success stories and learning moments.  Tony, thank you for your stories and advice on career insights and technical expertise for engineers at all levels.  Key Takeaways from This Episode Nicole and Tony discuss: How playing in streams sparked an interest in damsEarly career projects - rehabs vs new damsBecoming an Owner's Engineer and the challenges of a new dam safety programSuccesses with Pumped StorageBeing prepared for Dam EmergenciesGetting involved with ASDSO early in your career and the benefits of active involvementWe want to hear from you! Have questions for our guests? Want to suggest a topic? Email us at [info@damsafety.org] – we’d love to hear from you! Get Involved with ASDSO 👷 Membership Benefits – Joining ASDSO gives you access to: ✅ Member discounts on training and products ✅ Unlimited access to ASDSO conference papers ✅ Online member directory ✅ Surveys archive & Journal of Dam Safety 👉 Become a Member: https://www.damsafety.org/basic-page/become-member 🤝 Join a Committee or Interest Group – https://damsafety.org/VolunteerOpps 📚 Upcoming Training Opportunities – Browse live and on-demand webinars, seminars, and past sessions: https://damsafety.org/training-center  📢 This program is copyrighted in 2025 by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials. All rights reserved.

    31 min
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The Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) is a national non-profit association dedicated to dam safety issues. Our mission is to Improve the condition and safety of dams and lower the risk of dam failures through education, support for state dam safety programs, and fostering a unified dam safety community. A Dam Conversation With… is a podcast from ASDSO sharing the stories of leaders and innovators in the dam safety community. 

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    The Association of State Dam Safety Officials
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    2024 - 2025
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