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Agency
Department of Conservation and Recreation
 
Board
Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board
 
chapter
Impounding Structure Regulations [4 VAC 50 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation is promulgated by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board and provides for the proper and safe design, construction, operation and maintenance of impounding structures to protect public safety.
State Authority §10.1-604 et seq. of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings There is 1 future meeting that specifically targets this chapter for discussion. See all meetings (23) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Lisa McGee  / Policy and Planning Director
Address: 600 East Main Street, 24th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: lisa.mcgee@dcr.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-4378    FAX: (804)786-6141    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Provisions of Impounding Structure Regulations Following Periodic Review Proposed Comment period is underway and will end on 07/04/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Requiring Use of Dam Safety Inventory System (DSIS) Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2021.
Amend provisions of the Virginia's Impounding Structure Regulations NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 08/14/2020 after the comment period had ended.
Amend the Impounding Structure Regulations to incorporate the Probable Maximum Flood Study as required by Chapters 475 and 479 of the 2014 General Assembly Session
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/23/2016.
Amendment to the Impounding Structure Regulations to provide economic and regulatory relief. Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/08/2012.
Amendment to Virginia Impounding Structure Regulations to grandfather certain dams from changes made to the Regulations in 2008 for one permit cycle Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/22/2011.
Amendments to conform the Virginia Impounding Structure Regulations to legislative changes made duri
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/22/2010.
Amend provisions of Virginia’s Impounding Structure Regulations to enhance the Dam Safety Program and to improve public safety. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2008.
Amend the Impounding Structure Regulations to reflect Code of Virginia changes including the required update to the impounding structure definition
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2002.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
4/16/2024 Agency Completed Amend
1/15/2019 Agency Completed Amend