West Virginia Code
Chapter 22. Environmental Resources
Article 14. Dam Control Act

§22-14-1. Short Title - This article shall be known and cited as the Dam...

§22-14-2. Legislative Findings; Intent and Purpose of Article - The Legislature finds that dams may constitute a potential hazard...

§22-14-3. Definition of Terms Used in Article - As used in this article, unless used in a context...

§22-14-4. General Powers and Duties of Director; Maximum Fee Established for Certificates of Approval and Annual Registration - The secretary has the following powers and duties: (a) To...

§22-14-5. Unlawful to Place, Construct, Enlarge, Alter, Repair, Remove or Abandon Dam Without Certificate of Approval; Application Required to Obtain Certificate - It is unlawful for any person to place, construct, enlarge,...

§22-14-6. Plans and Specifications for Dams to Be in Charge of Registered Professional Engineer - Plans and specifications for the placement, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair...

§22-14-7. Granting or Rejecting Applications for Certificate of Approval by Division; Publication of Notice of Application; Hearing Upon Application - Upon receipt of an application for a certificate of approval...

§22-14-8. Content of Certificates of Approval for Dams; Revocation or Suspension of Certificates - Each certificate of approval issued by the secretary under the...

§22-14-9. Inspections During Progress of Work on Dam - During the placement, construction, enlargement, repair, alteration or removal of...

§22-14-10. Procedures for Handling Emergencies Involving Dams; Remedial Actions to Alleviate Emergency; Payment of Costs of Remedial Actions to Be Paid by Dam Owner - The owner of a dam has the primary responsibility for...

§22-14-11. Requirements for Dams Completed Prior to Effective Date of This Section - The secretary shall give notice to file an application for...

§22-14-12. Dam Owner Not Relieved of Legal Responsibilities by Any Provision of Article - Nothing in this article relieves the owner of a dam...

§22-14-13. Offenses and Penalties - (a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of...

§22-14-14. Enforcement Orders; Hearings - (a) If the secretary, upon inspection, investigation or through other...

§22-14-15. Civil Penalties and Injunctive Relief - (a) Any person who violates any provision of this article,...

§22-14-16. Schedule of Application Fees Established - The secretary shall promulgate rules in accordance with the provisions...

§22-14-17. Schedule of Annual Registration Fees Established - The secretary shall promulgate rules in accordance with the provisions...

§22-14-18. Continuation of Dam Safety Fund; Components of Fund - (a) The special fund designated the Dam Safety Fund hereinafter...

§22-14-19. Dam Safety Rehabilitation Revolving Fund Established; Disbursement of Fund Moneys - (a) There is created in the state Treasury a special...

§22-14-20. Dam Safety Rehabilitation Revolving Fund Program - (a) The secretary shall develop a state list of deficient...

§22-14-21. Collection of Money Due to the Fund - (a) In order to ensure the timely payment of all...

§22-14-22. Authority of Department of Environmental Protection for Deficient Dams That Are Privately Owned by a Noncompliant Dam Owner - (a) The secretary may assume full charge and responsibility over...