International Commission on Large Dams

The International Commission on Large Dams, or ICOLD, (French:Commission Internationale des Grands Barrages or CIGB) is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the sharing of professional information and knowledge of the design, construction, maintenance, and impact of large dams. It was founded in 1928 and has its central office in Paris, France. It consists of over 90 member national committees which have a total membership of about 10,000 individuals. Official languages of the commission are English and French.