(A) The department may make necessary inspections during construction of new dams and reservoirs, enlargements, removal, and repairs of dams and reservoirs and during work done pursuant to repair orders to assure compliance with the approved plans and specifications or provisions of the order.
(B) If water is to be released during the construction, repair, or removal, the department shall specify the maximum discharge rate allowable to avoid endangering or causing injury to downstream owners.
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.