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Dolgarrog 100: Honouring the Past | Celebrating the Present | Inspiring the Future (organised by the Dolgarrog Community Council)

On 2nd November 2025, the village of Dolgarrog will mark the 100th anniversary of the 1925 dam disaster. The commemorative event will include a formal remembrance service to remember those lost during the incident; A guided historical tour featuring immersive storytelling and insight into the events of 1925; a specially commissioned music and light performance; creative exhibitions and interactive community activities.  All activities will take place in the heart of the village. This landmark centenary reflects on Dolgarrog’s legacy of resilience and its significant influence on UK dam safety, while celebrating the strength, spirit and creativity of the community and looking ahead to a united and inspiring future.

Dolgarrog and other reservoir disasters of the 1800s and 1900s and implications for UK reservoir safety legislation

On the 30th October there will be a webinar hosted by ICE Wales on the Dolgarrog Dam Disaster and implications for UK reservoir safety legislation. Registration is through the ICE website here (https://www.ice.org.uk/events/upcoming-events/dolgarrog-and-other-reservoir-disasters-of-the-1800s-and-1900s). 

EurCOLD’s second webinar: “Mitigating Flood Risk: The Strategic Role of Dams in Europe”

EurCOLD is pleased to announce its second webinar, organised in collaboration with ICOLD YPF, which will focus on the important theme: “Mitigating Flood Risk: The Strategic Role of Dams in Europe.”

This session will explore how dams play a critical role in managing flood risk, enhancing resilience, and supporting sustainable water management across Europe. Expert speakers from different sectors will share insights, experiences, and best practices, making this an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and engage in discussion with colleagues from across the industry. 

European Working Groups for Internal Erosion and for Overflow and Overtopping Erosion – 2026 Annual Meetings

The European Working Group for Internal Erosion and the European Working Group for Overflow and Overtopping Erosion have announced dates for the next annual meetings to be held at Deltares, Delft, the Netherlands, between the 22nd to 26th June 2026.

The British Dam Society 2025 Photography Competition

Your chance to have your photograph published in the BDS Journal - Dams and Reservoirs, and featured on the BDS website, PLUS prize money for winning entries: 

1st Prize £200; 2nd Prize £100; 3rd Prize £50

The BDS Photography Competition is open to members of the BDS, ICE, Engineering Students and all staff of Corporate BDS members. Photographers are entitled to submit two photographs relating to Dams and Reservoirs.