It is the purpose of this article to provide for the certification and inspection of certain dams in South Carolina in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare in order to reduce the risk of failure of the dams, prevent injuries to persons and damage to property, and confer upon the department the regulatory authority to accomplish the purposes.
HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 447 Section 1; 1992 Act No. 406, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1248.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 49 - Waters, Water Resources and Drainage
Section 49-11-10. Prohibition on dams or banks erected or water let off to injury of others.
Section 49-11-20. Persons may not keep water on other's lands.
Section 49-11-110. Short title.
Section 49-11-120. Definitions.
Section 49-11-130. Declaration of purpose.
Section 49-11-140. General duties of department.
Section 49-11-180. Voluntary compliance; time extensions.
Section 49-11-200. Department approval required for construction or alteration; exceptions.
Section 49-11-220. Filing of certification of approved design; designs by federal agencies excepted.
Section 49-11-240. Authority of department to inspect and enter on lands and waterways; regulations.
Section 49-11-250. Liability for actions or failure to act.
Section 49-11-260. Penalties; injunction; appeals; disposition of fines.