USSD is a world class organization of dam industry professionals who advance the environmentally sustainable science of planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of dams, levees …

On May 5th-8th, 2025, USSD will welcome more than 900 dam and levee professionals to the City of Fountains, Kansas City, MO, for multiple days of knowledge exchange, networking, and fun.

USSD Annual Conference & Exhibition Conference Information has moved! Please visit our detailed conference site Click Here for the 2026 Conference Website

On May 4th-7th, 2026, USSD will welcome more than 900 dam and levee professionals to the Austin, Texas for multiple days of knowledge exchange, networking, and fun.

USSD members should use their current membership credentials to log in. First time here? Create a contact profile HERE Then follow these steps: 1. Go to https://members.ussdams.org/MIC/Login 2. …

If you are interested in coordinating a specialty track on a specific topic, please contact USSD conferences@ussdams.org. Specialty tracks will run concurrently with other tracks in the technical …

USSD members advance the environmentally sustainable science of planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of dams, levees and associated civil engineering projects.

Dams & Levees: Bulletin of the U.S. Society on Dams is the official publication of USSD and is published four times a year for USSD Members and others in the dam and levee profession.

Life memberships are available for a one-time fee and represent your contribution to, and investment in, USSD’s strategic programs. There is currently a moratorium on new applications until January 2026.

The United States Society on Dams (USSD) works diligently to provide training and education resources that facilitate the professional development and growth of industry professions.