§ 105.82. Permit applications for operation and maintenance of existing dams and reservoirs.
(a) In addition to information required under § § 105.13, 105.13b and 105.15 (relating to permit applications—information and fees; proof of financial responsibility; and environmental assessment), a permit application for the operation and maintenance of existing dams and reservoirs must provide the following information:
(1) Site plan and cross sectional views required under § 105.13 (d)(1)(i).
(2) ‘‘As built’’ construction plans, specifications and design reports not already on file with the Department, which show the type, size, height and other pertinent dimensions and features of the existing dam and reservoir and appurtenant works.
(3) For projects involving storage of fluids or semifluids other than water, information concerning the chemical and physical characteristics of the fluid or semifluid impounded.
(4) A description of facilities and plans for monitoring the performance of the dam.
(5) A hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, submitted as a separate report, which includes:
(i) The size, shape and characteristics of the drainage basin.
(ii) Current precipitation data and precipitation distribution information as required by the Department.
(iii) Streamflow records.
(iv) Flood flow records and estimates.
(v) An incremental dam breach analysis, storage capacity and reservoir surface area for normal pool and maximum storage elevations.
(vi) Other relative hydrologic and hydraulic information that may be available.
(6) Information available regarding the foundation, embankment stability, specifications and construction of the dam.
(7) A manual which includes plans for the operation and maintenance of the dam in accordance with § 105.131 (relating to operation, maintenance and monitoring).
(8) The EAP for the dam or reservoir, if completed, or work plan to prepare and submit an EAP in accordance with § 105.134 (relating to EAP).
(9) Proof of title or flowage easements for land areas below the top of the dam elevation that is subject to inundation.
(10) Reports of the most recent inspections of the dam conducted by the owner or by the State or Federal government agencies.
(11) Other information as the Department may require.
(b) The Department may waive or modify one or more of the application content requirements set forth in subsection (a) if the information required is not available and is not essential to determining the safety of the dam or reservoir or compliance by the dam or reservoir with the requirements of this chapter.
Authority The provisions of this § 105.82 amended under section 5 of the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. § 693.5).
Source The provisions of this § 105.82 adopted September 10, 1971, effective September 11, 1971, 1 Pa.B. 1804; amended August 11, 1978, effective August 28, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2229; amended September 26, 1980, effective September 27, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 3843; amended January 7, 2011, effective January 8, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 219. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (207716) and (313669).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 105.88 (relating to dam permit issuance).
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