Article 2 Dam Safety Act

This article is comprised of the following sections:
  • §10.1-604 Definitions
  • §10.1-604.1 Determination of hazard potential classification
  • §10.1-605 Promulgation of regulations by the Board; guidance document
  • §10.1-605.1 Delegation of powers and duties
  • §10.1-605.2 Certain regulations affecting impounding structures
  • §10.1-605.3 General permit for certain impounding structures
  • §10.1-606 Local advisory committee
  • §10.1-606.1 Repealed
  • §10.1-606.2 Mapping of dam break inundation zones
  • §10.1-606.3 Requirement for development in dam break inundation zones
  • §10.1-606.4 Notice to the public
  • §10.1-607 Safety inspections
  • §10.1-607.1 Criteria for designating a dam as unsafe
  • §10.1-608 Unsafe dams presenting imminent danger
  • §10.1-609 Unsafe dams presenting nonimminent danger; civil penalty
  • §10.1-609.1 Installation of IFLOWS gauges
  • §10.1-609.2 Prohibited vegetation; certain wetland vegetation allowed
  • §10.1-610 Right of entry
  • §10.1-610.1 Monitoring progress of work
  • §10.1-611 Dam safety coordination
  • §10.1-611.1 Soil and Water Conservation District Dam Maintenance, Repair, and Rehabilitation Fund established; Department to manage; Board to expend moneys; regulations
  • §10.1-612 Technical Advisory Committee
  • §10.1-612.1 Temporary stop work order; hearing; injunctive relief
  • §10.1-613 Enforcement
  • §10.1-613.1 Criminal penalties
  • §10.1-613.2 Repealed
  • §10.1-613.3 No liability of Board, Department, employees, or agents
  • §10.1-613.4 Liability of owner or operator
  • §10.1-613.5 Program administration fees; establishment of Dam Safety Administrative Fund
  • §10.1-613.6 Negotiated settlement agreements