Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 458 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES RULES FOR SAFETY OF DAMS AND RESERVOIRS
Chapter 6 - OUTLET WORKS
Section 458-6-001 - REQUIREMENT

Universal Citation: 458 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 6 ยง 001
Current through September 17, 2024

In order to protect the rights of persons downstream and to facilitate compliance with interstate compacts, decrees and agreements, all dams, including all structures subject to Chapter 4 and 5 of these rules, are required to have an outlet works. The Department may waive the requirement for an outlet works if the owner of the dam has an acceptable alternative method for passing water when ordered to do so. A request for a waiver must be filed on a form provided by the Department and must describe why an outlet works is not necessary, and how the owner of the dam will meet the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 46-241(5) and be accompanied by the filing fee. The Department will not allow waivers for dams associated with public roadways, or for dams required to have emergency action plans.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 46-241

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 61-206

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-105(8)

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