46-7-5.3. Investigation of dam--Variance relating to minimum spillway design requirements--Hearing.
Upon petition to the board by the owner of a dam, the chief engineer may investigate and conduct the necessary analysis to determine the potential for damage to downstream residents or property if a dam were to fail due to inadequate spillway capacity. After the investigation and analysis, the chief engineer may recommend that a variance to board rules relating to minimum spillway design requirements for dams be granted or denied. The recommendation, notice, and hearing before the board shall be conducted pursuant to the procedure contained in chapter 46-2A. Following the hearing, the board may grant a variance upon a finding that failure of the dam due to inadequate spillway capacity will not increase the potential for damage from flooding to downstream residents or property.
Source: SL 1987, ch 328, ยง1D.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 07 - Storage, Diversion And Irrigation Works
Section 46-7-1 - Excess capacity of works--Availability for beneficial use.
Section 46-7-2 - Headgates or other measuring devices required.
Section 46-7-3 - Repair of works required--Rules.
Section 46-7-5.4 - Definition of terms.
Section 46-7-5.8 - Requirements as to form and content of owner's affidavit.
Section 46-7-5.9 - Board's acceptance of owner's affidavit--Conditions.
Section 46-7-5.10 - Recording requirements as to owner's affidavit.
Section 46-7-12 - Willful damage, destruction, or interference with works prohibited.
Section 46-7-14 - Unauthorized injury to or interference with pier, boom, or dam prohibited.