Section 3702.10 Purpose

Section 3702

Section 3702.10  Purpose

a)         The purpose of this Part is to provide information on the

procedures that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Department),

Office of Water Resources (OWR) will follow in its dam safety inspection and

regulation program.  This Part covers permit and other procedures for

construction and maintenance of new dams and for necessary modification and

maintenance of existing dams.

b)         The establishment of rigid criteria or rigid standards for new

and existing dams is not intended.  This Part sets forth minimum standards

which are consistent with current engineering practices.  Variations from these

standards may be necessary because of specific conditions at individual dams.

c)         Adherence to this Part does not guarantee the safety of a dam

or relieve the owner of liability in case of a dam failure.  The OWR does not

undertake to insure or certify the adequacy of any dam structure or

appurtenance.