A separate application for each dam or reservoir and all enlargements, removals, or repairs to existing dams or reservoirs must be filed with the department upon forms to be provided by it, except only one application need be filed for a dam and the reservoir which will contain the water impounded by the dam. The application must be accompanied by maps and plans and specifications of a character and size and setting forth pertinent details and dimensions required by regulation. The application for construction of a new dam or reservoir whose failure likely would cause loss of life or substantial property damage, a dam or reservoir classified as high or significant hazard under existing regulations, must include a fully-developed emergency action plan in a format the department by regulation requires. After the dam or reservoir is constructed, this emergency action plan must be updated by the owner of the dam or reservoir each time it becomes noncurrent.
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.