                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATING A DAM AS UNSAFE (§ 10.1-607.1)

A. Designation of a dam as unsafe shall be based on one or more of the following
findings:

   1. The dam has serious deficiencies in its design or construction or has a
   physical condition that if left unaddressed could result in a failure that may
   result in loss of life or significant damage to downstream property.

   2. The design, construction, operation, or maintenance of the dam is such that
   its expected performance during flooding conditions threatens the structural
   integrity of the dam.

B. After completion of the safety inspections pursuant to &#xA7; 10.1-607, or as
otherwise informed of an unsafe condition, the Department shall take actions in
accordance with &#xA7; 10.1-608 or 10.1-609 depending on the degree of hazard
and imminence of failure caused by the unsafe condition.

HISTORY: 2006, c. 30; 2010, c. 270.