La. Admin. Code tit. 56 § III-723

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section III-723 - Existing Structures

A. All dams constructed or under construction prior to promulgation of these Rules will be reviewed to assess their disposition under the program regulations. Each dam is unique and must be judged on the basis of its own particular set of circumstances. Based on the circumstances of each individual case, a judgment will be made of what modifications or repairs are necessary to meet program standards. It is the intent of the program to eventually have every dam upgraded to meet program standards. The DOTD will be the sole judge of whether an existing deficiency creates an unacceptable risk to the general public. While it is not the intent of this program to lower the standards for existing dams, the DOTD recognizes that it is not practical to require all dam owners to immediately retrofit their structures to meet new minimum Inflow Design Flood standards.

B. An "Impoundment Permit" is required for existing dams and will be issued after reviewing all historical data (designs, plans, specifications, operation and maintenance records, etc.) and performing a technical inspection (or inspections) to adequately assess the safety of the dam. The owner shall provide all historical data, if available.

La. Admin. Code tit. 56, § III-723

Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Public Works, LR 22:1239 (December 1985), repromulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Public Works, LR 31:942 (April 2005).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 38:24.