41-3-311. Alterations or repairs of dams or diversion systems; periodic inspections.
(a) Any dam subject to the terms of this act shall be inspected at least once every ten (10) years or as often as deemed necessary based on the hazards of the dam to insure the continued protection of public safety and property.
(b) Inspections referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be performed by the state engineer or his appointed representative who shall have right of entry upon private or government lands and is authorized to inspect the owner's technical data and other documentation as may be necessary to perform these inspections. All information obtained as a result of the inspections shall be filed in the state engineer's office.
(c) Inspections required under this section shall be made at state expense except as provided in W.S. 41-3-312 when a dam, reservoir or diversion system is found to be unsafe by the state engineer.
(d) If inspections performed under this section disclose defects in the works which in the judgment of the state engineer or his authorized agent constitute a threat to life or property, the state engineer may, without incurring any liability, order the draining of any reservoir involved, or the limitation or cessation of its use or the use of any defective works until such time as the owner of the reservoir or other works returns the works to a safe condition as approved by the state engineer.