On 13 May 2024, new regulations (Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022) came into force that should be applied to dams that are four or more metres in height and store 20,000 or more cubic metres of water or other fluid. Use these forms to apply for a dam classification certificate, dam safety assurance programme and annual dam compliance certificate.
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Dam safety regulations and requirements
Find out more about the new regulations and your requirements.
Dangerous dams policy
Our dangerous dam policy ensures risks from dangerous, earthquake-prone, and flood-prone dams are managed to protect people, property, and the environment.
Dam safety forms
Use these forms to apply for a dam classification certificate, dam safety assurance programme and an annual dam compliance certificate.
Building consent for large dams
Find out more about the building consent process for large dams.
Regulations and guidelines
- Download the dangerous dams, earthquake-prone dams and flood-prone dams policy 2024 (PDF file, 456KB)
- Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022 | Legislation.govt.nz
- Dam Safety Guidelines (2024)|New Zealand Society On Large Dams
- Managing dams to ensure they are safe|Ministry for Business, Employment and Innovation (MBIE)