New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 20 - DAM SAFETY STANDARDS
Subchapter 1 - APPLICATION PROCEDURE; DESIGN CRITERIA FOR DAM CONSTRUCTION; DAM INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Section 7:20-1.6 - Preapplication stage

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 7:20-1.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) The applicant must submit a written Preliminary Report which must include the following:

1. A general description of the dam and all appurtenances thereto, and the proposed dam classification, pursuant to 7:20-1.8. The description shall include the following:
i. A statement of the purpose for which the dam and appurtenances are to be used; and

ii. A description of the potential effects of project construction and operation upon the environment.

2. Maps of the area within one-half mile of the dam and impoundment boundary, showing the following:
i. The location of the proposed dam and all appurtenances, thereto;

ii. The location of all structures;

iii. The county and township;

iv. The boundary of the reservoir;

v. The location of all streets and roads;

vi. The location of all major utilities, i.e. pipe lines and transmission, telegraph, and telephone lines; all minor utilities shall be identified in the immediate vicinity of the dam and impoundment area;

vii. The topography and scale; and

viii. All other structures or facilities affected by the proposed dam, including the area downstream from the dam (State, county, and U.S.G.S. maps and aerial photographs may be used for this purpose).

3. A written report of the surficial conditions (i.e. geology, topography, and culture), based upon a field reconnaissance by the applicant's engineer;

4. Typical cross-sections of the dam, and any dike(s) and levee(s), showing proposed elevations, pool levels and top and bottom widths;

5. Preliminary design data, tentative conclusions and references. The design data shall address hydrologic features such as drainage area and rainfall data, the basis for proposed dam location, the basis for the type of structure and spillway proposed, the soils and geologic engineering criteria and the basis for design and construction;

6. The hydrologic design procedure and the storm durations which are used in the design;

7. All documentation and information related to determining hazard classification; and

8. Other information required by the Department.

(b) Upon review of the pre-application, the Department will notify the applicant of what design criteria will apply.

(c) Applicants for a permit to repair an existing dam are not required to submit a preliminary report unless the Department determines it to be necessary.

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