General Information

PURPOSE: The purpose of this rule is to provide general information about permit requirements. (1) Requirements for existing or proposed dams and reservoirs must allow for variations in conditions and materials from site-to-site. Therefore, this rule and 10 CSR 22-3.020— 10 CSR 22-3.050 describe the minimum general requirements which are consistent with current engineering, geologic, construction, operation and maintenance practices, necessary to obtain permits from the Dam and Reservoir Safety Council. (2) These rules are not intended to define the only requirements for a dam and reservoir to comply with the law or sound engineering, geologic and construction practices, to be used in detailed site investigation or in the specific design and construction of individual dams. The detailed and specific information that outlines current and prudent engineering, geologic and construction practices is available in technical literature. Determinations by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Council, after hearing the recommendations of the chief engineer of the acceptability of a design and adequacy of plans, specifications and construction must be made, by necessity, on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, it is recommended that applicants unfamiliar with the way these rules are applied contact the council or the chief engineer prior to commencing extensive work or plan development. (3) Adherence to the law does not guarantee the safety of any dam or reservoir or relieve the owner of any liability in the event of dam failure. (4) A permit application form along with a copy of the laws, rules, standards and guidelines relating to dam and reservoir safety can be obtained free from the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geology and Land Survey, Dam Safety Program, P.O. Box 250, Rolla, MO 65401. Persons seeking this and/or other information on dams in Missouri should address their inquiry to the chief engineer. AUTHORITY: sections 236.400, 236.405, 236.415, 236.435, 236.440 and 236.465, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed April 14, 1981, effective Aug. 13, 1981. *Original authority: 246.400, RSMo 1979; 236.405, RSMo 1979, amended 1993, 1995; 236.415, RSMo 1979, amended 1995; 236.435, RSMo 1979; 236.440, RSMo 1979; and 236.465, RSMo 1979.