Reservoir Risk Classification and Control Standards

It is intended that the legislation will provide for a risk based and proportionate approach for the management of controlled reservoirs. A Register of Reservoirs within Northern Ireland will indicate the risk category of such reservoirs as 'high', 'medium' or 'low' risk, according to the potential differential impacts on human life, economic activity, the environment and cultural heritage in the inundation areas. Reservoirs designated as 'high' risk will be subject to more rigorous standards of control and ongoing maintenance than those included in lower risk categories.