Abstract: The PFMA (potential failure mode analysis) has been developed as a neweffective tool towards a dynamic platform for dam safety management. The PFMA process should be appropriately applied by both performing the proper methodology and, blending their knowledge, skills and experiences together to accomplish far more than the members of a core team could have achieved as individuals. A dedicated teamwork, in well communication, coordination, cooperation and collaboration, has been proven as an essential factor to the success in this methodology application. Some PFMs( potential failure modes) and corresponding remedial measures are provided in this paper as typical examples for various types of dams under static, hydrologic, and seismic loading conditions.