South Carolina Code 49-11-240. Authority of department to inspect and enter on lands and waterways; regulations
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(A) The department or its authorized agents may inspect the dam or reservoir and surrounding area to determine the safety of the structure.
(B) An authorized member, agency, or representative of the department may enter state or private lands and natural or artificial waterways in the State to discharge the duties set forth in this article.
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 49-11-240
- 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
- Department: means the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control or its staff or agents. 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
(C) The department shall formulate reasonable regulations, including, but not limited to, minimum safety design standards for impoundments, safety inspection standards, water discharge, or drawdown rates and levels in unsafe impoundments and for other purposes necessary to administer this article.
(D) The department shall issue all orders, permits, or licenses set forth in this article.