Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R655 - Natural Resources, Water Rights
Rule R655-12 - Requirements for Operational Dams
Section R655-12-4A - Standard Operating Plan Content
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
The standard operating plan must include the following:
1. General information on the dam and reservoir including the history, a description of the project, persons responsible, agreements with other entities, and the purpose of the project.
2. Inspection list detailing what items should be inspected routinely by the owner or his agent.
3. Routine maintenance schedule and procedures such as rodent removal, vegetation control, floating debris removal, lubrication, painting, grading, riprap repair, and erosion repair.
4. Outlet and spillway operation including operation and maintenance of any mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems used. Emergency or back-up procedures should be included.
5. Instrumentation operation including threshold values, reading schedules, reporting procedures, and maintenance.
6. Reservoir operation including descriptions of controlling floatable debris, monitoring unstable soils, control of sediment, public access, and inundation areas.
7. Safety and health hazards and procedures to mitigate the hazards.
8. Recordkeeping and reporting procedures including necessary forms and examples.
9. A copy of the record or as-constructed drawings shall be included.
