Submission of plans.

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  • (1) Before a dam is constructed, enlarged, repaired, altered, removed, or abandoned, plans for the work shall be submitted to the state engineer for his approval, unless the dam:
    • (a) impounds less than 20 acre-feet of water; and
    • (b) is not classified as a high hazard structure under Section 73-5a-106.
  • (2)
    • (a) The plans shall be submitted 90 days before:
      • (i) awarding the construction contract; or
      • (ii) the commencement of construction, if the owner constructs the dam.
    • (b) The state engineer may shorten the 90-day review period if the owner and the design engineer submit satisfactory preliminary plans and design reports for review.
  • (3) The state engineer may waive the requirement of plans if it can be demonstrated that failure of the proposed dam:
    • (a) does not constitute a threat to human life; and
    • (b) may result in only minor property damage that would be limited to property held by the owner of the structure.




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