### Question
How is the "hazard reduction" defined?


### Answer
The term **hazard reduction** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 467* as follows -

> the reduction in the potential consequences to life and property of dam failure

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 467*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-PROTECTION OF NAVIGABLE WATERS AND OF HARBOR AND RIVER IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY > SUBCHAPTER VII-DAM INSPECTION PROGRAM**

