Washington Administrative Code

(1) Upon receipt of the project engineer's declaration of construction completion, the department will authorize the owner or the project engineer, as appropriate, to commence or resume normal project operation, provided that:(a) The department concurs with the project engineer t…

Within one hundred twenty days following completion of construction or modification of a dam, the project engineer, as representative of the owner, shall submit a report to the department on construction activities which includes:(1) A summary of results from field testing of mat…

If the department determines that emergency or exigency conditions exist at a dam and that it is in the best interests of public safety to expedite the construction or modification of a dam, the department may elect to temporarily suspend the normal construction permit process. T…

In reviewing the various documents required in the construction permit process, the department shall respond in a timely manner to the owner or project engineer with written review comments, approval, or acceptance as appropriate.If the department response is anticipated to occur…

It is required by RCW 90.03.470(9) that fees be collected by the department for the examination of plans and specifications. The fee shall be a minimum of ten dollars or the actual cost. In addition, the department is required by RCW 43.21A.064(2) to inspect the construction of a…

(1) Fees for the review of plans and specifications and for construction inspection for new project construction shall be the amounts shown in Table 4A through June 30, 2012, and as shown in Table 4B thereafter, as determined by the nearest values of dam height and crest length, …

(1) Fees for the review of plans and specifications and for construction inspections for project modifications involving significant enlargements shall be the amount determined by those applicable percentages shown in Table 5A of the fees in Table 4A through June 30, 2012, or Tab…

It will not be necessary to submit plans and specifications for review for routine maintenance, normal replacement, or repair of items to keep them in a serviceable condition, seasonal removal, or replacement of stoplogs, or other similar minor operational activities.[Statutory A…

(1) The amount of the construction permit fee will be determined by the department based upon procedures contained in WAC 173-175-360 and 173-175-370 and information contained in the construction plans.(a) An initial payment, which may represent all or a portion of the constructi…

In resolving differences of opinion on engineering issues between the department and project engineer or owner, it may be necessary for the department to employ an expert in dam design, analysis or construction.(1) The expert who is chosen, the assigned tasks, and the estimated c…

(1) The owner shall develop and maintain a current operation and maintenance (O&M) manual.The manual shall describe procedures for operation of the project under normal and extreme reservoir inflow conditions and provide technical guidance and procedures for monitoring, inspectio…

Owners are required to evaluate the safety of their dam(s) and all appurtenant works and to make modifications, as become necessary, to reasonably secure safety to life and property. To accomplish this, owners are:(1) Required to conduct annual surficial inspections and to mainta…

(1) In those cases where a failure of the dam could pose a threat to life (downstream hazard classes 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2), the owner shall develop and maintain an emergency action plan (EAP) acceptable to the department.(a) The EAP shall describe procedures for responding to unusua…

Owners are required to notify the department when incidents occur or when problems or conditions arise which may pose a threat to life or property or a threat to the integrity of the dam.(1) The owner shall report by telephone to the department on any condition affecting the safe…

The department or its duly appointed agent(s) shall have the right to enter at all reasonable times in or upon property, public or private, for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the construction, operation, maintenance or performance of dams. The …

(1) When, in the opinion of the department, an emergency condition exists which poses an imminent threat to life, the department may take such action as necessary to eliminate or mitigate the hazard and potential consequences. The dam owner or the owner's agent(s) may be directed…

(1) In enforcement of this chapter, the department may impose such sanctions as appropriate under authorities vested in it, including but not limited to, the issuance of regulatory orders under RCW 86.16.081 and 43.27A.190 and civil penalties under RCW 86.16.081 and 90.03.600.(2)…

All final written decisions of the department pertaining to permits, regulatory orders, and related decisions made pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to review by the pollution control hearings board in accordance with chapter 43.21B RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21A.06…

(1) As authorized by RCW 43.21A.064, the department has the authority to conduct routine periodic inspections of all existing dams with high and significant downstream hazard classifications to reasonably secure safety to life and property.• Dams with high downstream hazard class…

(1) The department may perform nonroutine inspections of dams with any downstream hazard classification, separate from the periodic inspection program. The purposes for these inspections include, but are not limited to, the following:(a) Determining downstream hazard classificati…

(1) The department may inspect a dam if a complaint from the public is received that states that a dam:(a) Impounds ten or more acre-feet of water at the dam crest level; and(b) Is endangering public safety or property, or has been constructed without prior department approval.(2…

The department is required by RCW 90.03.470(8) to collect in advance a fee based on the actual cost, including the expense incident thereto, of the inspection of any dam to insure safety to life and property. Fee amounts contained in this section represent the department's true e…

(1) The inspection fee amounts are based on the downstream hazard classification of the dam, as determined by the department. The inspection fees for each five-year inspection are prorated on an annual basis. The cost for a periodic inspection by the department starting July 1, 2…

(1) The department shall charge inspection fees based on the fee schedule contained in WAC 173-175-765. After July 1st of each year, the department shall publish the adjusted fees by providing notice on its internet site, and by providing written notification by mail or electroni…

(1) The applicable inspection fee shall be paid by check or money order payable to the department of ecology and mailed to the following address:Department of EcologyCashiering UnitP.O. Box 47611Olympia, Washington 98504-7611.(2) In the event a check is returned due to insufficie…

The department shall charge inspection fees from the dam owner on record with the department. In the event that ownership or control of a dam is transferred, it shall not be the responsibility of the department to transfer funds between a new and previous dam owner, and the depar…

The department of ecology, pursuant to RCW 90.58.300, is designated the state agency responsible for the program of regulation of the shorelines of the state. This chapter delimits the streams and rivers and portions thereof which constitute shorelines of the state pursuant to RC…

The provisions of this chapter shall apply statewide.[Order DE 72-13, § 173-18-020, filed 6/30/72.]

The definitions and concepts set forth in RCW 90.58.030 shall apply as used herein.[Order DE 72-13, § 173-18-030, filed 6/30/72.]

The following provisions of this chapter delimit the streams and rivers which constitute shorelines of the state as follows:(1) Streams which constitute shorelines.(a) Western Washington. Streams in Western Washington from the point at which the stream reaches a mean annual flow …

Each local government master program shall include a list of streams constituting shorelines of the state within the jurisdiction of the master program that complies with the requirements of RCW 90.58.030(2). When such master program is approved by the department, subsequent to t…

In the event that any of the designations set forth in this chapter or a shoreline master program approved under WAC 173-18-044, conflict with the criteria set forth in RCW 90.58.030(2) or in WAC 173-18-040 the criteria shall control. The designation of the stream or river shall …

Streams and rivers and portions thereof which constitute shorelines of the state within Adams County are designated in the shoreline master programs of the county and the cities therein.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.58 RCW. WSR 17-17-016 (Order 15-06), § 173-18-050, filed 8/7/…

StreamsStream NameQuadrangleName and SizeLegal Description(1)AsotinCreek(S. Fork)Harlow Ridge 7 1/2Potter Hill 7 1/2From the confluence of the South Fork Asotin Creek and the Alder Gulch Stream (Sec.34, T9N, R44E) downstream to mouth at Asotin Creek (Sec.10, same township).(2)Aso…

Streams and rivers and portions thereof which constitute shorelines of the state within Benton County are designated in the shoreline master programs of the county and the cities therein.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.58 RCW. WSR 17-17-016 (Order 15-06), § 173-18-070, filed 8/7…

StreamsStream NameQuadrangleName and SizeLegal Description(1)ChelanRiver*Wenatchee (AMS)*1:250,000Manson 7 1/2Winesap 7 1/2Cooper Ridge 7 1/2Chelan 7 1/2Chelan Falls 7 1/2From the Lake Chelan Dam (Sec.13, T27N, R22E) downstream to Chelan Falls at mouth at Columbia River (Sec.29, …

StreamsStream NameQuadrangleName and SizeLegal Description(1)BigRiverLake Pleasant 15From the confluence of Big River and unnamed creek (Sec.16, T31N, R14W) downstream to mouth on Lake Ozette (Sec.10, T30N, R15W).(2)BearCreekForks 15From the confluence of Bear Creek and unnamed c…

StreamsStream NameQuadrangleName and SizeLegal Description(1)BigTreeCreekYacolt 15Yacolt 7 1/2From the confluence of Big Tree Creek and Big Creek (Sec.6, T4N, R4E) downstream to mouth at East Fork Lewis River (Sec.13, T4N, R3E).(2)BoulderCreekCamas 15From the confluence of Boulde…

StreamsStream NameQuadrangle Name and SizeLegal Description(1)PatahaCreek(Cont.)Hay 15From the Garfield County line (Sec.12, T12N, R39E) downstream to mouth at Tucannon River (Sec.24, T12N, R38E).(2)TucannonRiver*Pomeroy 30Hopkins Ridge 7 1/2Zumwalt 7 1/2Turner 7 1/2Tucannon 7 1/…

StreamsStream NameQuadrangleName and SizeLegal Description(1)AbernathyCreekRyderwood 15Clatskanie 15From the confluence of Abernathy Creek and Ordway Creek (Sec.5, T9N, R4W) downstream to mouth at Columbia River (Sec.10, T8N, R4W).(2)AlderCreekToutle 15From the confluence of Alde…

Streams and rivers and portions thereof which constitute shorelines of the state within Douglas County are designated in the shoreline master programs of the county and the cities therein.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.58 RCW. WSR 17-17-016 (Order 15-06), § 173-18-130, filed 8/…

StreamsStream NameQuadrangle Name and SizeLegal Description(1)Boulder CreekOrient 15Orient 7 1/2From the Colville National Forest boundary (Sec.36, T39N, R36E) downstream to mouth at Kettle River and Stevens County line (same section).(2)Columbia River (Cont.)*Marcus 7 1/2All of …

StreamsStream NameQuadrangleName and SizeLegal Description(1)ColumbiaRiver (Cont.)*Hanford 15Richland 15Kennewick 7 1/2Pasco 7 1/2From Hanford Works boundary (Sec.23, T12N, R28E) downstream left bank only to (Sec.13, T9N, R28E) questionable. The flow exceeds 200 cfs MAF at Hanfor…

StreamsStream NameQuadrangleName and SizeLegal Description(1)PatahaCreekPomeroy 30Hay 15Zumwalt 7 1/2From the confluence of Pataha Creek and Totman Gulch Stream (Sec.5, T11N, R41E) downstream to Columbia County line (Sec.7, T12N, R40E).(2)SnakeRiver (Cont.)*Clarkston 15Colton 7 1…

StreamsStream NameQuadrangleName and SizeLegal Description(1)ColumbiaRiver(Cont.)*Grand CouleeDam 15West Bar 7 1/2Babcock Ridge 7 1/2Cape Horn S.E. 7 1/2Vantage 7 1/2Beverly 7 1/2Evergreen Ridge 7 1/2Priest Rapids 15From the Douglas County line on the Columbia River (Sec.18, T20N…

StreamsStream NameQuadrangleName and SizeLegal Description(1)AndrewsCreekGrayland 7 1/2From the confluence of Andrews Creek and unnamed creek (SW1/4 NW1/4 of Sec.2, T15N, R11W) downstream to mouth at Beardslee Slough of South Bay (Sec.27, T16N, R11W).(2)BigCreekHumptulips 15From …

Streams. None.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.58 RCW. WSR 17-17-016 (Order 15-06), § 173-18-190, filed 8/7/17, effective 9/7/17; Order 73-14, § 173-18-190, filed 8/27/73; Order DE 72-13, § 173-18-190, filed 6/30/72.]

Streams and rivers and portions thereof which constitute shorelines of the state within Jefferson County are designated in the shoreline master programs of the county and the cities therein.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.58 RCW. WSR 17-17-016 (Order 15-06), § 173-18-200, filed …

StreamsStream NameQuadrangleName and SizeLegal Description(1)BearCreekEagle Gorge 7 1/2From an approximate point (NE corner of SE1/4 of SW1/4 of NW1/4 of Sec.28, T21N, R8E) downstream to mouth at Green River (Sec.20, same township).(2)BearCreekEverett 15Bothell 7 1/2From the inte…

Streams and rivers and portions thereof which constitute shorelines of the state within Kitsap County are designated in the shoreline master programs of the county and the cities therein.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.58 RCW. WSR 17-17-016 (Order 15-06), § 173-18-220, filed 8/7…