Section 535.140 - Hazard classifications1. The State Engineer will assign a hazard classification to each dam.2. The State Engineer will determine the immediate consequences to persons and property located downstream from the dam in the event of a failure of the dam. The State Engineer will classify a dam as: (a) High hazard if failure of the dam carries a high probability of causing a loss of human life.(b) Significant hazard if failure of the dam carries a:(1) Reasonable probability of causing a loss of human life; or(2) High probability of causing extensive economic loss or disruption in a lifeline.(c) Low hazard if failure of the dam carries a:(1) Very low probability of causing a loss of human life; and(2) Reasonable probability of causing little, if any, economic loss or disruption in a lifeline.3. If changes in the persons or property located downstream from a dam change the immediate consequences in the event of a failure of the dam, the State Engineer will change the hazard classification of the dam accordingly.4. The hazard classification of a dam does not constitute a warranty in favor of anyone concerning the actual safety of the dam.Nev. Admin. Code § 535.140
Added to NAC by St. Engineer by R124-02, eff. 5-30-2003; A by R054-14, eff. 10/24/2014