Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 56 - PUBLIC WORKS
Part III - Flood Control and Water Management
Subpart 1 - Water Resources and Flood Control
Chapter 7 - Dam Safety Program
Subchapter B - Figures and Forms
Section III-739 - Appendix 6-Minimum Required Submittals

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code III-739

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. All structural, geotechnical, hydrologic and hydraulic design calculations. An engineer's report shall also be submitted which summarizes the design analyses and shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Formulas, methods and basic data assumptions used in the designs.

2. List of all pertinent design codes.

3. Summary tables which list design load cases, computed design factors of safety and required factors of safety as specified in these rules and regulations or required by pertinent design codes.

4. All other information which aided in evaluating the design, supported assumptions and conclusions, and will facilitate an independent review.

B. Plans with sufficient details to construct all features of the dam in accordance with the design intent. Also, the plans shall include details to construct a permanent reference mark (bench mark) near, but separate from, the project. The exact location and elevation above mean sea level must be noted on the "as-built" plans.

C. Specifications with sufficient details to construct all features of the dam in accordance with the design intent. The specifications shall also provide that the plans and specifications may not be changed without prior written approval by the DOTD.

D. Document(s) to show proof of ownership.

E. An inspection plan specific to the construction activity. The inspection plan is to detect deficiencies or situations that may result in a threat to life and property.

F. An emergency action plan specific to the construction activity. The inspection plan in Item 5 is part of the emergency action plan under this Item.

G. If the applicant has an agreement or contract with another entity who will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the dam, the applicant must provide copies of the agreement or contract document(s).

H. If the applicant is constructing the dam for the specific purpose of transferring ownership to a homeowners' association, a landowners' association, or any other entity, the applicant must provide a document which clearly states his intent, i.e., a dam which is constructed for a subdivision development where ownership will be transferred to a homeowners' association.

I. All other "Permits" required to construct the dam and "Letters of No Objection" which were obtained from various regulatory entities.

J. "As-Built" plans.

K. "Operation and Maintenance Manual".

L. "Emergency Preparedness Plan".

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 38:24.

NOTE: The applicant should submit two copies of all preliminary submittals. The applicant must submit five copies of all final submittals.

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