Applicability

Applicability. (1) The provisions of this chapter are applicable to dams not owned by the United States government that: (a) Have a structural height of more than 6 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet or more of water. (b) Have a structural height of 25 feet or more and a maximum storage capacity of more than 15 acre-feet of water. (c) Have a structural height of 6 feet or less or a maximum storage capacity of less than 50 acre-feet of water if the department determines that the dam is likely to endanger life, health or property if it is not designed, constructed or reconstructed in accordance with this chapter. (2) All new and existing dams inspected, approved and licensed by a federal agency under 18 CFR Part 12 , are exempt from the provisions of this chapter provided that the dam meets requirements which are at least as restrictive as the requirements of this chapter.