Regulations and Policies

The Dam Safety Office is governed by the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Dam Safety Office policies and procedures are used to guide and ensure consistency among water resources program staff in the administration of laws and regulations. The links to these are below.

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State Statutes - RCWs

• 43.21A.064 Powers and Duties - Water Resources
• 43.21A.068 Federal Power Act Licensees Exemption
• 86.16.035 DOE - Control of Dams and Obstructions
• 90.03.350 Construction or Modification of Dam
• 90.03.470 Schedule of Fees

Administrative Rules - WAC Sections

• 173-175-010-060 Part I General
• 173-175-100-270 Part II Construction Permit Process
• 173-175-350-400 Part III Construction Permit Fees
• 173-175-500-530 Part IV Project Operation
• 173-175-600-630 Part V Compliance and Enforcement
• 173-175-705-735 Part VI Periodic Inspection Program
• 173-175-755-795 Part VII Periodic Inspection Fees

Dam Safety Program Policies

• Dam Safety Program Policy
• Construction Permit Process
• Construction Inspection
• Inspection of Existing Dams
• Compliance and Enforcement
• Project Operation
• Response to emergencies
• Miscellaneous Topics