Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 36 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
Chapter 36.14 - DAM SAFETY
Subchapter 36.14.2 - Hazard Classification
Rule 36.14.207 - CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 36.14.207

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) A high-hazard dam owner may request the department to reconsider a hazard determination.

(a) A request for reconsideration must include the data and analyses necessary to show that the dam is not a high-hazard dam.

(b) The owner shall pay for reasonable inspection, analysis, and processing costs incurred by the department as a result of the reconsideration.

(2) A classification of high-hazard dam is automatically rescinded if the dam is constructed to impound less than 50 acre-feet measured to the maximum normal operating pool, or if the dam is breached.

(a) A construction permit is necessary to perform the construction to reduce the impoundment capacity of the high-hazard dam or breach the high-hazard dam.

AUTH: 85-15-110, MCA; IMP: 85-15-209, MCA

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