New Dam Inspection Provisions Likely to Be Passed

Brian -

There is a provision of the Budget Bill (AB-75) that I want to call to your attention because it would affect RKLD and the Indianford Dam.

The bill includes an initiative relating to dam inspection. The provisions formally establish a classification system for dams.

Under that system and current law, Indianford is classified as a large, but low hazard dam. If the budget provision were adopted as proposed by the Governor, the District (as owner of a large, low hazard dam) would be required to hire a professional engineer to inspect the dam every 10 years and to submit a report to DNR within 90 days after the inspection. The provisions detail the report elements whichinclude recommendations to remedy any deficiencies discovered in the inspection. (See §§ 707 thru 721 of the bill, and the bill analysis)

Best wishes.
Bill