Title 12, Chapter 5, Section 371
( 12-5-371)
It is the purpose of this part to provide for the inspection and
permitting of certain dams in order to protect the health, safety,
and welfare of all the citizens of the state by reducing the risk of
failure of such dams. The General Assembly finds and declares that
the inspection and permitting of certain dams is properly a matter
for regulation under the police powers of the state. | 
