Sec. 18. (a) A property owner of property that contains a high hazard dam shall prepare an emergency action plan that includes the following:
(1) Identifies conditions that may endanger the dam.
(2) Identifies remedial actions to prevent or minimize the downstream impacts of a dam failure.
(3) Contains contact information to notify local emergency personnel and provide effective communications of the dam's condition.
(4) Contains a plan to notify local emergency personnel of an impending or actual failure of the dam.
(5) Contains a plan to notify local emergency personnel after an unusual or emergency event has ended.
A plan prepared under this subsection shall be reviewed every six (6) years and updated with any changes noted in the dam safety inspections or contact information, or other changes, since the initial plan was prepared or the last update was provided, whichever is later.
(b) The property owner shall provide a copy of the emergency action plan required under this section to the department and the emergency management agency that serves the county in which the dam is located.
As added by P.L.129-2022, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage
Chapter 7.5. Regulation of Dams
14-27-7.5-1. Applicability; Exception
14-27-7.5-2. "Hazard Classification System"
14-27-7.5-7. Maintenance, Repair, and Sale; Duties of Owner
14-27-7.5-8. Powers and Duties of Department; Hazard Classifications; Notice
14-27-7.5-10. Significant and Low Hazard Structures; Inspections; Reports; Fees
14-27-7.5-11. Notice of Violation
14-27-7.5-12. Emergency Measures to Protect Life and Property
14-27-7.5-14. Right of Entry Upon Premises; Notice
14-27-7.5-15. Exemption of Department From Liability
14-27-7.5-16. Request to Have Structure Declared High Hazard; Notice