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(TNB) is the owner of most of the larger dams in Malaysia. In fulfilling its corporate responsibility, and also as a responsible dam owner and operator, TNB has embarked a comprehensive research program to study the dam break analysis and assess its impact downstream in terms of social, economic and environmental for all its operating dams since the year 2003. The dam break simulation results were translated into Emergency Response Plan and quantification of impacts downstream indicating the procedures to be taken in the case of such unfortunate event and the foreseeable loss of all aspects in monetary term. In view of this, TNB has decided to expand the implementation of Emergency Response Plan (ERP) by developing Dam Safety Emergency Response Plan (DSERP) for various TNB power stations to suit both local agencies and TNB station personnel. The DSERP developed to suit the Malaysian Government’s management of national disasters, outlined in the Directive No. 20, Policy and Mechanism on National Disaster Management and Relief (In 1997 by National Security Council). The Directive covers all aspects of the management of natural disasters in Malaysia including preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery and rehabilitation. Potential risks associated with the failure or disruption of these assets could result in significant destruction including loss of life (LOL), massive property damage, and severe long-term consequences [2]. The drill and tabletop exercises prepared the dam personnel in the early detection of the emergency conditions which could endanger the integrity of the dams, provide prescribed procedures for mitigating the emergency condition and timely notification to relevant emergency management agencies. The tabletop exercise helped to ensure timely warning and evacuation of the population at risk by the local agencies. With the SJSIP DSERP manual in place, it will help prevent or minimize the negative impact to the lives and property under the dam failure condition, thus putting corporate image of TNB to greater height. The implementation of SJSIP DSERP manual through drill and tabletop exercise has successfully highlighted the importance emergency preparedness among dam personnel and also local agencies in minimizing the impact to the society and environment due to dam failure. REFERENCES [1] Mcclelland, D.M., and Bowles D.S. (2002). Estimating Life Loss For Dam Safety Risk Assessment: A Review And New Approach, IWR Report 02-R- 3, Institute For Dam Safety Risk Management Utah State University, Logan. [2] Lariyah, M.S, Hidayah, B, Sivadass, T., Rahsidi S.M., Azwin Z.A.R. and Zuraidah, A. (2014). Implementation of Dam Safety Management Program in Malaysia: From Theory to Practice, The 2 nd International Conference on Civil, Offshore & Environmental Engineering A Conference of World Engineering, Science & Technology Congress (ESTCON) 3-5 June 2014 Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre KEYWORDS: DAM FAILURE, EMERGENCY PLAN, FLOOD WARNING, SAFETY OF DAMS 568