N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wr 303.04

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wr 303.04 - Dam Monitoring
(a) The owner of a low hazard, significant hazard, or high hazard dam, or the owner's designee, shall monitor the dam in accordance with this section.
(b) The dam monitor shall:
(1) Be trained in the operation of the dam;
(2) Be trained to detect and assess conditions that could affect the safety of the dam;
(3) Have authority from the owner to operate the structure during emergency situations;
(4) For a significant hazard or high hazard dam, be available at the dam within 2 hours at all times; and
(5) For a low hazard dam, be available at the dam within 2 hours during periods of heavy precipitation, high water levels, or receipt of notification of other events that could threaten the structural integrity of the dam.
(c) The owner of a low hazard, significant hazard, or high hazard dam shall provide:
(1) A communication system between the monitor and the local communities; and
(2) The means, materials, and equipment needed to make emergency repairs to the structure.
(d) The owner of a significant hazard or high hazard dam also shall provide the training and equipment, including alternative power sources, necessary to operate the structure.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wr 303.04

#1716, eff 2-20-81; ss by #2207, eff 12-13-82; ss by #2900, eff 11-7-84; amd by #4534, eff 11-30-88; ss by #5080, eff 2-22-91; ss by #6462-B, eff 2-21-97; ss by #8285, INTERIM, eff 2-21-05, EXPIRES: 8-20-05; ss by #8414, eff 8-20-05; ss by #10510, eff 1-22-14