(A) The department may solicit voluntary compliance by the owner of a dam or reservoir found to be unsafe and a danger to life or property to take remedial steps necessary to render the dam safe.

(B) Extension of time to complete work specified in an order may be granted by the department. No extension may be granted when there appears substantial and immediate danger of dam failure.

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 49-11-180

  • Dam: means an artificial barrier with appurtenant works, including, but not limited to, dams, levees, dikes, or floodwalls for the impoundment or diversion of waters or other fluids where failure may cause danger to life or property. See South Carolina Code 49-11-120
  • Danger to life or property: means a situation exists where the hazard potential as determined by the department is such that dam failure or improper reservoir operation may cause injury to persons, loss of human life, or damage to property. See South Carolina Code 49-11-120
  • Department: means the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control or its staff or agents. See South Carolina Code 49-11-120
  • Order: means a written document prepared and issued by the department which mandates specific actions to be accomplished by a dam owner within a specified time frame. See South Carolina Code 49-11-120
  • Owner: means those who own, control, operate, maintain, manage, or propose to construct a dam or reservoir. See South Carolina Code 49-11-120
  • Reservoir: means a reservoir which contains the impoundment of water by a dam or reservoir. See South Carolina Code 49-11-120
  • Unsafe: means the condition of the dam is such that repairs or alterations are necessary to reduce the risk of dam failure. See South Carolina Code 49-11-120
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