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Hydro Safety

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Hydro Safety

Xcel Energy has hydropower operations on several rivers in the areas we serve. In cooperation with local emergency management agencies, we have implemented safety measures to protect the public around dams and help residents respond in a timely fashion in the unlikely event of a dam failure..

Dam Failure Inundation River Maps
Maps of the river systems show which areas will flood
Hydro Dam Safety
Taking precautions around dams
Dam Failure Warning System
We are installing sirens in Wisconsin
Dam Failure: Actions You Can Take
What you should do in the event of a dam failure.
FAQ: Dam Failure
Frequently asked questions about safety around dams.
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