# 17 Ill. Adm. Code 3702.10: Section 3702.10 Purpose

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## Section

- **Citation:** 17 Ill. Adm. Code 3702.10
- **Heading:** Section 3702.10 Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 17 CONSERVATION / CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / Part 3702 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF DAMS / Section 3702.10 Purpose

## Text

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.

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