2011 Kansas Code
Chapter 82a. - WATERS AND WATERCOURSES
Article 3. - OBSTRUCTIONS IN STREAMS
82a-33b Inspection of dams by chief engineer; access to private property; costs of inspection; failure to comply, penalties.

82a-303b. Inspection of dams by chief engineer; access to private property; costs of inspection; failure to comply, penalties. (a) (1) In order to secure conformity with adopted rules and regulations and to assure compliance with the terms, conditions or restrictions of any consent or permit granted pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 82a-301 through 82a-303, and amendments thereto, the chief engineer or an authorized representative of the chief engineer shall have the power and the duty to inspect any dam or other water obstruction. Upon a finding pursuant to subsection (a) of K.S.A. 82a-303c, and amendments thereto, by the chief engineer that a dam is unsafe, the chief engineer shall order an annual inspection of the dam until it is either in compliance with all applicable provisions of this act, any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this act, permit conditions and orders of the chief engineer; or the dam is removed. The safety inspection shall be conducted by the chief engineer or authorized representative and the cost shall be paid by the dam owner. The class and size of a dam provided for by the provisions of this act shall be defined by rules and regulations adopted by the chief engineer pursuant to K.S.A. 82a-303a, and amendments thereto. Inspection fees are as follows:

Size of Dam

Inspection fee

Class 1

$1,500

Class 2

$1,500

Class 3

$2,500

Class 4

$4,000.