These regulations apply to the design and construction of all jurisdictional dams in New Mexico and are intended to facilitate the continued safe operation and maintenance of all non-federal jurisdictional dams. These regulations govern the review and acceptance of plans for construction, alteration, modification, repair, enlargement and removal of a jurisdictional dam. These regulations ensure the continued safe operation, maintenance, site security and emergency preparedness for existing non-federal jurisdictional dams. These regulations do not authorize the appropriation or use of water pursuant to 19.26 NMAC and 19.27 NMAC.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.25.12.2