41-3-316. Alterations or repairs of dams or diversion systems; actions brought against state, state engineer or employees prohibited.
(a) No action shall be brought against the state or the state engineer or any of his agents or employees for the recovery of damages caused by the partial or total failure of any dam, reservoir or diversion system or damages caused by virtue of the operation of any dam, reservoir or diversion system upon the ground that such defendants are liable by virtue of any of the following:
(i) The approval of the dam, reservoir or diversion system or approval of flood handling plans during construction;
(ii) The issuance or enforcement of orders relative to maintenance or operation of any dam or reservoir;
(iii) Control and regulation of any dam, reservoir or diversion system;
(iv) Measures taken to protect against failure during an emergency; or
(v) Failure to take an action required by the provisions of this act.