- 1. General information on the dam and reservoir including the history, a description of the project, persons responsible, agreements with other entities, and the purpose of the project.
- 2. Inspection list detailing what items should be inspected routinely by the owner or his agent.
- 3. Routine maintenance schedule and procedures such as rodent removal, vegetation control, floating debris removal, lubrication, painting, grading, riprap repair, and erosion repair.
- 4. Outlet and spillway operation including operation and maintenance of any mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems used. Emergency or back-up procedures should be included.
- 5. Instrumentation operation including threshold values, reading schedules, reporting procedures, and maintenance.
- 6. Reservoir operation including descriptions of controlling floatable debris, monitoring unstable soils, control of sediment, public access, and inundation areas.
- 7. Safety and health hazards and procedures to mitigate the hazards.
- 8. Recordkeeping and reporting procedures including necessary forms and examples.
- 9. A copy of the record or as-constructed drawings shall be included.
The standard operating plan must include the following:
KEY: dam safety, dams, reservoirs
Date of Last Change: March 24, 2016
Notice of Continuation: October 2, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 73-5a