# Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) > ASDSO provides dam safety resources, training, education, and advocacy to help reduce risks and improve dam and levee safety across the U.S. ## About - [About ASDSO](https://damsafety.org/about-ASDSO): Overview of the association's mission and work - [Mission, Vision and Guiding Documents](https://damsafety.org/mission): ASDSO's mission and vision statements - [ASDSO Staff](https://damsafety.org/staff): Staff directory and contacts - [Brief History of ASDSO](https://damsafety.org/history): Background on the organization ## Services / Programs - [Member Center](https://damsafety.org/member-center): Membership information and benefits - [Training Center](https://damsafety.org/training-center): Conferences, seminars, and webinars on dam safety - [Resource Center](https://damsafety.org/resource-center): Technical manuals, guidelines, and dam safety resources - [Awareness Center](https://damsafety.org/awareness-center): Public education on dam safety and preparedness - [State Dam Safety Programs & Contacts](https://damsafety.org/states): Directory of state-level dam safety programs ## FAQ / Learn - [Dams 101](https://damsafety.org/dams101): Introductory information on how dams work and why safety matters - [Dam Failures & Incidents](https://damsafety.org/dam-failures): Information on historical dam failures - [Dam Incident Database](https://damsafety.org/incidents): Searchable database of dam incidents ## Contact - [Contact / Media Contacts](https://damsafety.org/Media-Contacts): Press and media inquiries - [Become a Member](https://damsafety.org/basic-page/become-member): How to join ASDSO