At least once every five years the department shall inspect every dam and reservoir that is subject to this chapter. The department may require the owner of a dam or reservoir to perform the required inspection, according to the department's inspection standards, using a qualified engineer approved by the department. To protect public safety, the department may inspect, or may require the owner to inspect, a dam or reservoir more frequently than every five years. The department may require the owner of the dam or reservoir to pay the cost of an inspection under this section.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 46. Water, Air, Energy, and Environmental Conservation
Chapter 17. Supervision of Safety of Dams and Reservoirs
Sec. 46.17.020. Administration and staffing.
Sec. 46.17.030. Regulations and orders.
Sec. 46.17.040. Approval required.
Sec. 46.17.060. Entry upon property.
Sec. 46.17.070. Determining danger.
Sec. 46.17.080. Injunction and damages.
Sec. 46.17.090. Judicial review.
Sec. 46.17.100. Other government agencies.
Sec. 46.17.110. Action against state for damages.