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r .-..... .- V. VI. VII. Floodplain activities are described in Attachment I. It should be noted that flood insurance rate maps and damages from a dam failure are usually not included Ln a flood plain study. The flood insurance map ror Estes Park is Attacnment J. Last year, at the request of the Colorado water Conservation Board, the State Engineer Ldentified dams in need or rehabilitation. Tneywere included in your proposal for a capital investment budget. A copy of tnis investment budget and plan is Attachment K. The owner of eacn racLlity listed has been contacted about the ract that dam rehabilitation runds may be available. Tne ~ater Board, and later the legislature, set a goal of using about one-third of the Water Board Construction Fund ror dam rehabLlitation. A report on the status of tnis program is Attachment~. The program meets important needs and must be pushed forward. Future activities: A. The examination of reasons for the Lawn ~ake Dam failure will continue. B. The State Engineer's dam inspection program will be reviewed and the activities described in this report will be continued. New proposals outlined in this report will be studied and where appropriate, implemented. It should be noted the burden for inspection must continue to fall on the dam's owner. They are at the dam frequently. They watch it fill. They watch it empty. They can best detect changes or points of stress. C. The Flood Plain Management proeram will continue within budget limitations. D. Tne Department will continue its work with Emergency Services to help prepare emergency plans for dam failures. E. The capital investment plan will be pursued with owners and with future legislatures. F. The need for new legislation will be reviewed. 7