New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wt - Wetlands Programs
Chapter Env-Wt 500 - PROJECT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Part Env-Wt 526 - DAMS
Section Env-Wt 526.04 - Design Requirements for Dam Projects
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 526.04
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
In addition to meeting applicable design requirements established in Env-Wt 300, the following design requirements shall apply to a dam project:
(a) A dam as defined in RSA 482 2, II shall meet all applicable standards established in Env-Wr 100 et seq.;
(b) Any dam not covered by (a), above, shall be designed in accordance with standard engineering practices; and
(c) If the purpose of the C/M/R project is to provide fire protection, the dam shall be designed and constructed in an area with sufficient base flows to keep the pond filled while maintaining minimum downstream flows even during dry periods.
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