1. (1) An application for hazard determination must be submitted to the department.

2. (2) An application must be made on a form provided by the department and must contain at least the following:

   1. (a) name, address, and phone number of the owner;
   2. (b) reservoir and dam general description to include not less than the impoundment capacity, dam height, location, and purpose;
   3. (c) maps showing the location of the proposed structure;
   4. (d) evaluation of the potential flooded area caused by dam failure or a written request for the department to conduct a simplified dam breach evaluation;
   5. (e) signature of owner or owner's authorized representative and date of the signature; and
   6. (f) an application fee of $125.
3. (3) Consideration of each alternative dam height and storage capability must be submitted in an additional application containing all relevant information for the alternative.

Authorizing statute(s): 85-15-110, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 85-15-209, MCA

History: NEW, 1988 MAR p. 2489, Eff. 11/24/88; AMD, 2012 MAR p.1844, Eff. 9/21/12; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 2065, Eff. 8/24/24.