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Dam Safety (Utah Code: Title 73 Water and Irrigation; Chapter 5a)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Utah
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waterworks Governance Institution Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Utah Code concerns dam safety. The state engineer has the authority to regulate the safety of dams for the purpose of protecting public safety. To protect life and property, the state engineer may make rules controlling the construction and operation of dams, including rules controlling design, maintenance, repair, removal; and abandonment. It further provides that each plan for the construction, enlargement, repair, alteration, or removal of any dam in this state shall be prepared by a qualified engineer who is: (1) licensed in Utah; and (2) experienced in dam design and construction.

Full text
English
Website
le.utah.gov