Any person proposing to construct a reservoir for the purpose of storing water, other than a reservoir specified in section 37-87-105 (1) or a livestock water tank as described in section 35-49-103, C.R.S., shall submit notice thereof to the state engineer prior to the beginning of any construction. Such notice shall include the location of such proposed reservoir with reference to section, township, and range and the dimensions of the reservoir, the dam, and the spillway. If any reservoir is constructed without the notice required by this section, the state engineer may prohibit the storage of water in such reservoir or direct the withdrawal of water from such reservoir. The provisions of this section shall not apply to structures listed in section 37-87-114.5.
Source: L. 84: Entire section added, p. 968, § 12, effective April 30.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 37 - Water and Irrigation
§ 37-87-102. Definitions - Natural Streams and Use Thereof by Reservoir Owners
§ 37-87-103. Notice of Release of Stored Water
§ 37-87-104. Liability of Owners for Damage
§ 37-87-104.5. Notification of Ownership of Dam - When Person in Control Deemed Owner
§ 37-87-105. Approval of Plans for Reservoir - Notice of Modification
§ 37-87-107. Safety Inspections - Amount of Water to Be Stored
§ 37-87-108. Withdrawal of Excess Water
§ 37-87-108.5. Emergency Actions
§ 37-87-109. Complaint That Reservoir Is Unsafe
§ 37-87-110. Engineer May Use Force
§ 37-87-111. Expense of Examination
§ 37-87-112. Review of Action of State Engineer
§ 37-87-114. Penalty - Disposition of Fines
§ 37-87-114.5. Applicability of Provisions - Exemptions
§ 37-87-122. Erosion Control Dams
§ 37-87-124. Restriction of Facilities Within Reservoirs
§ 37-87-125. Notice of Intent to Construct Impoundment Structure