{"data":{"id":"us-va/4vac50-20-300","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"4VAC50-20-300","heading":"Additional design requirements","body":"A. Flood routings shall start at or above the elevation of the crest of the lowest ungated outlet. Freeboard determination and justification must be addressed by the owner's engineer.\n\nB. All elements of the impounding structure  shall conform to sound engineering practice. Safety factors, design standards and design references that are used shall be included with the design report.\n\nC. Inspection devices may be required by the director for use by inspectors, owners or the director in conducting inspections in the interest of structural integrity during and after completion of construction and during the life of the impounding structure.","path":["Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources","Agency 50. Virginia Soil And Water Conservation Board","Chapter 20. Impounding Structure Regulations","Part V. Design Requirements"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title4/agency50/chapter20/section300/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:46:24Z","sha256":"9d16fc6bfdea916fb624d8580c95d2a0682e64b4dfc240dcd6d891ae12706b0b","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/4vac50-20-290","next":"us-va/4vac50-20-310"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}