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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams (SEED) report Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams (SEED) report The term 'Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams (SEED) report' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A compilation of independent technical reports that evaluate the design, construction, and performance of a dam for its structural and hydraulic integrity using available data; identify existing or potential dam safety deficiencies; and recommend future actions appropriate for the safety of the dam. Evaluation includes review of hydrology, geology, seismicity, seepage, structural adequacy, design criteria, construction, operation, instrumentation records, existing field conditions, and past performance. See evaluation report. See overall safety of dams classification'. Previous 5 Terms: Safeguards information (SGI) Safeguards, import Safety Evaluation Earthquake (SEE) Safety evaluation flood (SEF) Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams (SEED) examination Next 5 Terms: Safety injection Safety limit SafetyNET Safety-related Safety-significant About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.