RCW 86.16.035
Department of ecology—Control of dams and obstructions.
Subject to RCW 43.21A.068, the department of ecology shall have supervision and control over all dams and obstructions in streams, and may make reasonable regulations with respect thereto concerning the flow of water which he or she deems necessary for the protection to life and property below such works from flood waters.
[ 2013 c 23 § 478; 1995 c 8 § 5. Prior: 1987 c 523 § 9; 1987 c 109 § 53; 1935 c 159 § 8; RRS § 9663A-8. Formerly RCW 86.16.030, part.]
NOTES:
Findings—1995 c 8: See note following RCW 43.21A.064.
Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 86.16 - Floodplain Management.
86.16.010 - Statement of policy—State control assumed.
86.16.020 - Floodplain management regulation.
86.16.025 - Authority of department.
86.16.031 - Duties of the department of ecology.
86.16.035 - Department of ecology—Control of dams and obstructions.
86.16.045 - Adoption of ordinances or requirements that exceed minimum federal requirements.
86.16.051 - Basis for state and local floodplain management.
86.16.061 - Adoption of rules.
86.16.071 - Chapter not to create liability for damages against the state.
86.16.120 - Flood damages defined.
86.16.160 - Local programs not prevented.