Rules Governing Design and Operation of Dams in Arkansas

As restated October 1993, rules include general provisions (scope, authority, ownership, liability), permits, fees, enforcement, design criteria, construction requirements, evaluations of existing dams, operation and maintenance, inspections, emergency action plans, removal of dams, and a glossary of terms. Contents:

I. General Provisions - Purpose - Authority - Scope Of Regulations - Exemptions - Petition By Affected Persons - Duties, Obligations, And Liabilities Of Dam Owners - No Liability By Commission, Employees, Or Agents - Exceptions

II. Permits For Dams - Construction Permit - Operation Permit - Transfer Of Permit - Water Plan Compliance - Application - Commission Review - Public Notice - Public Hearing - Commission Action

III. Fees. Estimated Application Review Fees - Final Cost Report - Final Application Review Fees - Annual Permit Fee

IV. Enforcement. Notice Of Non-Emergency Deficiency - Public Hearings - Commission Orders - Penalties - Emergency Remedial Orders - Appeals

V. Design Criteria. General Standards - Registered Professional Engineer - Size Classification Criteria - Hazard Classification Criteria - Spillway Design Flood (Sdf) For Dams - Downstream Releases - Reservoir Drain Conduit - Structural Criteria

VI. Construction Requirements. Plans And Specifications - Construction Inspections - Construction Records - Figure No – Seismic Zone Map - Erosion Protection - Final Inspections - Engineer’s Certification - Record Drawings - Permanent Reference Marks

VII. Evaluations Of Existing Dams. Types Of Evaluations - Deficiencies - Interim Alternatives - Variance

VIII. Operation And Maintenance. Compliance - Erosion Protection - Woody Vegetation Prohibited: Embankment Dams - Woody Vegetation Prohibited: Concrete Or Masonry Dams - Operation Of Gates And Controls - Repairs And Modifications - Records

IX. Inspections. Owner Inspection - Commission Inspection - Assistance By Owner

X. Emergency Action Plans. Emergency Action Plans Required - Approval Of Emergency Action Plans - Contents Of Emergency Action Plans - Annual Exercises And Drills

XI. Removal Of Dams. Approval Of Plans Required - Notice To Downstream Landowners - Rights Of Other Landowners - Procedure For Breaching - Restoration Of Original Stream Channel - Erosion Protection

XII. Glossary