Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 37 - Water Resources, Department of
Rule 37.03.06 - SAFETY OF DAMS RULES
Section 37.03.06.045 - EMERGENCY ACTION AND OPERATION PLANS
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is required for all Significant and High Hazard dams. The EAP shall establish emergency procedures for notification and response during unexpected or non-routine events that occur naturally, or in response to mechanical issues, or due to intentional vandalism or terrorism. The EAP may be a component of an Operation Plan that includes comprehensive guidelines and procedures for inspection, operation, maintenance, and monitoring of instruments required to record performance of the structure during normal operating cycles, critical filling, or flood periods, or as may be necessary for evaluating the effects of an earthquake. Before the initial filling of a reservoir, the owner shall file with the Director an EAP for review and approval.
Effective March 30, 2023