Measures for reservoir dam safety appraisal. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Waterworks Irrigation Flood Inspection Institution Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Measures entered into force on 1 August 2003. Abstract The purpose of these Measures is to strengthen reservoir dam safety management, regulate dam safety appraisal work and guarantee the safe operation of dams. The Text consists of 23 Articles divided into 4 Chapters: General provisions (I); Procedures and organization (II); Content of appraisal (III); Supplementary provisions (IV). Full text Chinese Website www.china.com.cn References - Legislation Implements Water Law of the People's Republic of China. Legislation | China | 2002 (2016) Keyword: Basic legislation, Water charges, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Priorities, Navigation, Research, Irrigation, Institution, Waterworks, Hydropower generation, Flood, Dispute settlement, Data collection/reporting, Water rights, Protected area, Groundwater, Surface water, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations on administration of reservoir dam safety. Legislation | China | 1991 (2018) Keyword: Waterworks, Irrigation, Flood, Inspection, Institution, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law of Flood Control of the People's Republic of China (2016). Legislation | China | 1997 (2016) Keyword: Timber, Afforestation/reforestation, Authorization/permit, Forest management/forest conservation, Flood, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Hazards, Rainwater Source: FAO, FAOLEX