Reservoir inspection information pack section and link to new guide added. All large raised reservoirs in England must have a flood plan, and must consult with an engineer. How to appoint a panel engineer section updated to clarify which panel list to use for each type of engineer and reservoir. Updated the application process for panel engineers in England and Wales. Link to reservoir safety guide removed.
The guide has been removed as part of the Defra Smarter Guidance Project. Added line "Different arrangements apply in Scotland and they're changing from April Corrections to responsibilities for on-site and off-site plans and service reservoirs engineers added for appointing for non-impounding reservoirs. Book your coronavirus vaccination and booster dose on the NHS website. To help us improve GOV.
It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Cookies on GOV. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies. Hide this message. Home Environment River maintenance, flooding and coastal erosion. Guidance Reservoirs: owner and operator requirements. Applies to England Contents Build or modify a reservoir Register a reservoir When to appoint a panel engineer How to appoint a panel engineer Reservoir safety Prepare a reservoir flood plan and flood map Prepare an inspection information pack for your reservoir Report an incident.
Print this page. You must meet certain requirements if you own or operate a reservoir, or intend to build one. There are different requirements for: large raised reservoirs reservoirs that hold less than 25, cubic metres of water above ground level There are also extra requirements for reservoirs that the Environment Agency decides are high risk. You could be prosecuted if you do not comply with these requirements.
Build or modify a reservoir You must tell the Environment Agency if you intend to build, bring back into use or alter a large raised reservoir. Register a reservoir You must register all large raised reservoirs with the Environment Agency.
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Read the current guidance. Changes will come into force for existing large raised reservoirs only. These are reservoirs that can hold over 25, cubic metres of water above the natural level of the surrounding land.
Changes will come into force for smaller reservoirs under the new threshold figure in the Flood and Water Management Act These can hold over 10, cubic metres of water above the natural level of the surrounding land or any different volume of water specified by the minister. We would like your comments on these proposals. Changes will come into force for existing large raised reservoirs only.
These are reservoirs that can hold more than 25, cubic metres of water above the natural level of the surrounding land;. Changes will come into force for smaller reservoirs that are over a new threshold figure of 10, cubic metres of water above the natural level of the surrounding land or any different volume of water specified by the Minister.
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