Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-73.17

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 567-73.17 - Emergency action plans for high hazard dams

(1)Emergency action plan required. All high hazard dams shall be required to have an approved emergency action plan on file with the department. The plan shall include the following:

a. A statement of purpose;

b. A project description;

c. An emergency response process;

d. An emergency notification plan with flowchart;

e. Responsibilities of all parties;

f. A list of emergency preparedness and plan maintenance activities; and

g. Inundation maps or another acceptable description of the inundated area.

(2)Emergency action plan maintenance. The owner of the dam shall keep the emergency action plan up to date. Contact information shall be verified in the plan at least once a year, and an exercise shall be performed at least every five years. The owner of the dam shall keep an up-to-date copy of the emergency action plan on file with the department and with the local county emergency manager.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-73.17

Amended by IAB September 8, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 5, effective 10/13/2021