Okla. Admin. Code § 785:25-3-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 3, October 15, 2024

Section 785:25-3-1 - Dams subject to Board's jurisdiction

(a)Dams, together with appurtenant works, which meet the following alternative criterion are subject to the provisions of [82:110.4] the Oklahoma Dam Safety Act and this Chapter of the Board's rules:

(1)Dams which are or will be twenty-five (25) feet or more in height from the natural bed of the stream or watercourse at the downstream toe of the barrier or from the lowest elevation of the outside limit of the barrier if it is not across a stream channel or watercourse, to the top of the dam [82:110.4]; or

(2)Dams which have or will have an impounding capacity of fifty (50) acre-feet or more [82:110.4]; provided however, any barrier to the flow of water which does or may impound water and which is or will be not in excess of six (6) feet in height, regardless of storage capacity, or which has or will have a storage capacity not in excess of fifteen (15) acre-feet, regardless of height, shall not be subject to regulation... unless it is determined to have a high hazard potential classification under these rules [82:110.4] or except as hereinafter provided. The figure in Appendix A of this Chapter presents a graphic illustration of the height and storage criteria reviewed to determine the Board's authority relating to dams.

(b)No barrier to the flow of water determined by the Board to be designated primarily for roadfill shall be subject to regulation under this [82:110.4] Chapter.

(c)Gully plugs are not subject to regulation under this [82:110.4] chapter of the Board's rules.

(d)Dams constructed by any agency of the United States Government shall not be subject to regulation under this Chapter during or after construction while such dams remain under the supervision of any officer or agency of the United States [82:110.4].

Okla. Admin. Code § 785:25-3-1

Amended at 10 Ok Reg 3287, eff 6-25-93; Amended at 11 Ok Reg 2931, eff 6-13-94