Or. Admin. R. 690-020-0080 – New Dams, or to Increase Dam Height, Written Approval by State Engineer

(1) No person shall build a new Dam or increase Dam Height unless the State Engineer has reviewed all necessary reports, drawings, plans and other information as submitted by the Engineer of Record and has approved those documents as indicated in written communication with the Engineer of Record.
(2) Prior to commencing construction activity, the Engineer of Record shall verify that all necessary documents related to the final design as identified in OAR 690-020-0035 are approved as indicated by the State Engineer’s stamp on those documents.
(3) The State Engineer’s approval of design plans and specifications shall be valid only for five years from the date of approval. Upon request, written requests for time extensions may be granted in writing by the State Engineer.
(4) No newly constructed Dam or Dam that has had Height modified may store Water until final written acceptance of a satisfactory project completion report has been submitted to and accepted by the Department.
(5) The Department shall notify the Engineer of Record and Dam owner in writing when the final project completion report has been received and accepted by the Department.

ORS 536.027, 540.488

ORS 540.449, 540.488