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Ms. Jane A. Garrett. <br /> January 8, 1987 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 6. A means cf draining the lake completely will be provided. <br /> The Divisi: of Highways approval is limited to the use of the dam <br /> as a roadway and is no way intended as approval of embankment as an <br /> impoundment structure . <br /> Also, if t." section of roadway crossing a da.- is accepted as a part <br /> of the State Mainter...f•:e System, the maintenance of this roadway is limited <br /> to the shoulder point. _o shoulder point area only. Res .msibility for the <br /> impoundment, any dames: that may result therefrom, and ,,aintenance of the dam <br /> or appurtenances as Ili / be required to preserve its inte;;:ity as a water im- <br /> poundment structure s: +.11 remain with the owner of the impoundment. Any such <br /> maintenance work will ::e subject to the provisions of G. S. 136-93. <br /> If the dev . ..-per satisfied the requirements f,,;- a roadway section <br /> located on a dam, the section of road below this dam will be eligible to be <br /> added to the System c:_ maintained roads if it is constructed in accordance <br /> with the Department Transportation's minimum construction standards as out- <br /> lined in the Subdivi*.. a Manual, May 1, 1983, (right of :.ay, pavement design, <br /> minimum housing requi�-.ment, etc.). <br /> Of course, if the developer desired to add the road on the other side <br /> of the bridge to the : :stem of maintained roads, then t':o bridge will have to <br /> meet the following cr:":eria: <br /> 1. Structures which are to span streams shall be designed <br /> for hydrs,lic requirements in accordance wi_h Division <br /> of Highwyy. ' criteria, and plans shall be submitted to <br /> the Hydreraphic Unit for review and approval. <br /> 2. Structure.:; shall be designed for a minimum ;Ave load of <br /> HS-20 as :specified in the Standard Specifications for <br /> Highway B:_ides of the American Association of State <br /> Highway C` ficials, and plans shall be submitted for review <br /> and approval by the Structure Design Unit. <br /> 3. Other requirements, as set forth in the Sub'iivision Manual, <br /> May 1, 1; 3, shall be followed. <br /> I hope this ....lips you regarding this development. <br /> If you have .:,y questions, do not hesitate to contact this office. <br /> Ycurs very truly, <br /> J M. Mills <br /> ]STRICT ENGINEER <br /> JMM':j bh <br />