Skyview Lake Dam Upper

The owner of Skyview Lake Dam Upper was navigating multiple NCDEQ Dam Safety compliance requirements at the same time. The annual EAP update was due, a formal change of Engineer of Record needed to be coordinated with the state, and an active dam safety permit for the low-level outlet valve replacement was at risk of expiring. With multiple regulatory requirements in motion and deadlines approaching, the project required a clear path forward to keep everything on track and avoid delays or rework.

RiskHydro worked through each compliance item, coordinating closely with both the owner and NCDEQ throughout the process. The focus was on keeping everything moving, avoiding gaps in documentation, and making sure each submittal was complete and aligned with current state requirements. For the EAP, the team reviewed the existing document, identified necessary updates, and rebuilt it using the current NCDEQ template before submitting to the state. In parallel, the change of engineer of record and application extension were advanced, each requiring separate documentation and direct coordination with NCDEQ. Key tasks included:

• Preparing a fully updated EAP using the current state dam safety template, with refreshed contacts and notification procedures ready for annual maintenance going forward
• Coordinating and preparing the required documentation for a change of engineer of record with the state dam safety program, including all supporting information needed for regulatory acknowledgment
• Drafting and submitting a formal request to extend the existing dam safety application for low-level outlet valve replacement, providing the state with a clear account of the contractor procurement challenges and the owner’s continued intent to complete the work
• Communicating directly with the state throughout each process to make sure questions were answered promptly and documentation was complete before it was submitted
• Keeping the owner informed at each stage so there were no surprises and they understood what was happening with each open item

Various items were resolved without creating any compliance gaps for the owner. The EAP was approved by NCDEQ Dam Safety on the first submittal, no revision cycles needed. The engineer of record change was processed cleanly with the state. And the application extension kept the outlet valve replacement approval intact, giving the owner the runway to continue the contractor search without starting the permitting process over from scratch.

• EAP approved on the first submittal, with no back-and-forth needed from the state
• Change of engineer of record processed successfully with the state dam safety program, with all documentation completed and acknowledged
• Application extension granted for the low-level outlet valve replacement, keeping the owner’s approval in place while the contractor search continued
• No compliance gaps created for the owner across three separate regulatory matters handled in the same project window
• Clear, ongoing communication with the state helped each item move through review without delays or requests for additional information