NAC535.290. Closure of file associated with decommissioned dam.

     1. A person whose application for approval of plans for the decommissioning of a dam has been approved by the State Engineer may apply for the closure of the file associated with the dam.

     2. The State Engineer will close a file if:

     (a) The dam has been breached intentionally or through mishap;

     (b) The dam and impoundment have been decommissioned;

     (c) The dam was not built;

     (d) All water rights associated with the dam have been moved, cancelled, denied, withdrawn or forfeited; or

     (e) The applicant withdraws the application for approval of plans for a dam.

     3. If the State Engineer closes the file, the dam may not be returned to service and no water may be impounded behind the dam represented by that file until an owner complies with all applicable sections of this chapter and chapter 535 of NRS.

     (Added to NAC by St. Engineer by R124-02, eff. 5-30-2003)