§ 3-043. Dam.

(a)

Reference to state law. Dams shall comply as applicable with the Georgia Safe Dams Act of 1978 (O.C.G.A. § 12-5-370 et seq.), including inspection and permitting to reduce the risk of dam failure. [Reference: O.C.G.A. § 12-5-371].

(b)

Reference to state rules. No dam shall be established unless it meets applicable Rules of the Georgia Board of Natural Resources governing the construction and maintenance of dams or artificial barriers. [Reference: O.C.G.A. § 12-5-374; Additional Reference: Rules of Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, Chapter 391-3-8 Rules for Dam Safety].

(c)

Permit. No dam shall be constructed in the county unless a copy of the state permit required per O.C.G.A. § 12-5-376 to construct a dam is submitted to the public development director prior to construction.

(d)

Removal of dam. No dam shall be removed in the county unless a copy of the permission to remove a dam granted by the state per O.C.G.A. § 12-5-377 is submitted to the public development director prior to removal.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)