OAR 690-020-0024
General Department Authorities and Intergovernmental Coordination

In addition to any other powers of the Department, in carrying out its duties, functions, and powers, under these rules and ORS 540.443 (Definitions for ORS 540.443 to 540.491) through 540.491 (Dam owner or operator liability) and 540.995 (Civil penalties), the Department may:

(1)

Enter into contracts, memorandums of understanding and intergovernmental agreements for the inspection, evaluation or study of Dams, or the response to Dam Failure or potential Dam Failure.

(2)

Accept moneys from any public or private source for the administration and enforcement of ORS 540.443 (Definitions for ORS 540.443 to 540.491) through 540.491 (Dam owner or operator liability) and these Division 20 rules for enhancing the safety of Dams or the protection of life, property, or public infrastructure in areas below Dams.

(3)

Coordinate with federal, Tribal, state, local, and private entities to enhance the safety of Dams or the protection of life, property, or public infrastructure in areas below Dams.

(4)

Waive or reduce fees for Dams inspected by another state agency under a memorandum of understanding with the Department.

(5)

Aid in the inspection of a Dam and provide advice and assistance to prevent, mitigate, or respond to a potential or actual Dam Failure if there is a potential or actual risk of Dam Failure at a Dam regulated under a federal Dam safety program.

(6)

Accept the reports of consulting Engineers, engineering geologists or other specialists employed by the Dam owner.

(7)

Employ consulting Engineers, engineering geologists, or other specialists to make special examinations and inspections, and to prepare reports for the Department if the Department concludes that existing reports are insufficient. The cost of such special examinations, inspections, and reports shall be paid by the Department, or upon mutual agreement, may be divided between the Department and the Dam owner.

Source: Rule 690-020-0024 — General Department Authorities and Intergovernmental Coordination, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=690-020-0024.

690‑020‑0000
Purpose and Applicability 690‑020‑0022
Definitions 690‑020‑0024
General Department Authorities and Intergovernmental Coordination 690‑020‑0026
Fees 690‑020‑0028
Preliminary Plans and Specifications for Construction of New Dams or to Increase Dam Height 690‑020‑0035
Minimum Engineering Requirements for Final Design of New Dams or to Increase Dam Height 690‑020‑0036
Design Requirements for New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Site Suitability and Geotechnical Evaluation 690‑020‑0037
Design Requirements for New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Hydrology and Inflow Design Flood 690‑020‑0038
Design Requirements for New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Embankment Dam Structures 690‑020‑0041
Design Requirements for New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Concrete Dam Structures 690‑020‑0042
Minimum Design Requirements for New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Spillways 690‑020‑0043
Design Requirements for New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Penetrating Conduit(s) and Control of Flow through Conduits 690‑020‑0044
Design Requirements for New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Instrumentation for Monitoring 690‑020‑0047
Design Requirements for New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Geosynthetics 690‑020‑0048
Exceptions to Standard Design Requirements 690‑020‑0055
Design Requirements for New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Design Drawings 690‑020‑0060
Design Requirements for New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Construction Specifications 690‑020‑0065
Plan Requirements for New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Construction Administration 690‑020‑0068
Plan Requirements for New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Operations and Maintenance Plan 690‑020‑0070
New Dams or to Increase Dam Height: Submittals and Notifications by the Engineer of Record 690‑020‑0080
New Dams, or to Increase Dam Height, Written Approval by State Engineer 690‑020‑0100
Hazard Rating of Dams 690‑020‑0120
Dam Breach Inundation Analysis 690‑020‑0140
Modification of Dams 690‑020‑0160
Removal 690‑020‑0180
Requirement of Owners to Provide Contact and Transfer of Title Information 690‑020‑0250
Maintenance of Dams 690‑020‑0260
Inspection of Dams 690‑020‑0310
Requirement to Address Maintenance Actions Need for High or Significant Hazard Dams 690‑020‑0340
Potentially Unsafe or Unsafe Conditions 690‑020‑0400
Emergency Action Plans (EAP) 690‑020‑0420
Immediate Action to Prevent Dam Failure 690‑020‑0460
Proposed Final Order, Request for Hearing, Contested Case Process 690‑020‑0600
Civil Penalty Assessment for Dam Safety
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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