New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 6 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Chapter X - DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Subchapter A - GENERAL
Article 1 - MISCELLANEOUS RULES
Part 673 - Dam Safety Regulations
Section 673.6 - Inspection, operation and maintenance
Universal Citation: 6 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs § 673.6
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 12, March 26, 2025
(a) Inspection and maintenance plan. The owner of a dam that:
(1) is equal to or
greater than 15 feet in height or has a maximum impoundment capacity equal to
or greater than three million gallons, unless the dam has a height equal to or
less than six feet, regardless of impoundment capacity, or an impoundment
capacity less than or equal to one million gallons, regardless of
height;
(2) has been assigned a
hazard classification of class B or C pursuant to section
673.5 of this Part, or
(3) impounds waters which pose, in the event
of a failure of such dam, a threat of personal injury, substantial property
damage or substantial natural resource damage as determined by the department,
shall develop and fully implement a written inspection and maintenance plan for
the dam. The first inspection and maintenance plan that is required after the
effective date of this Part shall be completed within 12 months of the
effective date of this Part.
(b) An inspection and maintenance plan shall include:
(1) detailed descriptions of all
procedures governing: the operation, monitoring, and inspection of the dam,
including those governing the reading of instruments and the recording of
instrument readings; the maintenance of the dam; and the preparation and
circulation of notifications of deficiencies and potential
deficiencies;
(2) a schedule for
monitoring, inspections, and maintenance; and
(3) other elements as may be required by the
department based on its consideration of public safety and the specific
characteristics of the dam and its location.
(c) The inspection and maintenance plan shall be retained by the dam owner, kept in good order, and updated as necessary to reflect changes in current conditions.
(d) The inspection and maintenance plan shall be made available to the department upon request.
(e) The department may review and require the owner to amend any inspection and maintenance plan at any time to protect life, property or natural resources.
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