Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 42-1710 (2026)

Intent of legislature — Construction, maintenance and operation of dams and mine tailings impoundment structures.

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Intent of legislature — Construction, maintenance and operation of dams and mine tailings impoundment structures.

It is the intent of the legislature by this act to provide for the regulation of construction, maintenance and operation of all dams, reservoirs and mine tailings impoundment structures exclusively by the state to the extent required for the protection of public safety. All dams, reservoirs and mine tailings impoundment structures in the state are under jurisdiction of the department of water resources. The department of water resources, under the police power of the state, shall supervise the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, maintenance, operation and removal of dams, reservoirs and mine tailings impoundment structures for the protection of life and property. The department of water resources may enter into agreements with other state agencies having jurisdiction over water storage structures to limit duplication of inspection, review and regulation of such structures.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1987–1997 · leading case: Stott by & Through Dougall v. Finney, 950 P.2d 709 (Idaho 1997).

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Stott by & Through Dougall v. Finney, 950 P.2d 709 (Idaho 1997). · cites it 6× “Idaho Code § 42-1710 grants jurisdiction over dams to the Department of Water Resources.”

Union Pac. R. Co. v. State of Idaho, 654 F. Supp. 1236 (D. Idaho 1987). · cites it 2× “” Idaho Code § 42-1710 . All dams and reservoirs in the State are under jurisdiction of the Department.”

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