- (a) A detailed soil mechanics investigation report shall be submitted as part of the design report for each high-impact dam. An appropriate allowance for settlement shall be made based on the results in the soil mechanics report.
- (b) If a detailed soil mechanics investigation report is not submitted for a low-impact dam, at least five percent of the height of the dam shall be allowed for settlement of the embankment.
- (c) An allowance for settlement on each dam may be made by steepening the side slopes during construction and adding to the height of the embankment as needed to increase the height of the dam.
(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 82a-303a; effective May 18, 2007.)