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| Title | Frequently Asked Questions: Unpermitted dams are often improperly constructed and pose a risk to people and property | |
| Month-Year Published | March 2008 | |
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| Short Description |
Because of the high failure rate of unpermitted frost pond dams, the Department of Ecology is conducting an inventory of unpermitted reservoirs across the state. Aerial photographs are now available for all areas of the state, and unpermitted dams and reservoirs can easily be identified. Before a detailed inventory of these dams is conducted, Ecology′s Dam Safety Office is asking orchard owners and other property owners to voluntarily bring their dams into compliance with dam safety regulations. For most situations, this means contacting Ecology to perform an initial inspection, then hiring an engineer to assess the dam in detail and recommending modifications necessary to bring the facility up to current safety standards. Once a reservoir owner completes any required modifications, and all other needed state permits are obtained, the dam will be in compliance. Owners failing to correct deficiencies could face fines up to $5,000 per day. Ecology can also order dangerous dams to be drained and removed. | |
| Publication Number | 08-11-004 | |
| Author(s) | Dan Partridge | |
| Contact | Doug Johnson, (360) 407-6623 | |
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| Number of pages | 4 | |
| Keywords | dam construction, dam safety, permit, Reservoir, water resource | |
| Related Web Content | Dam Safety Office | |
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