Tennessee Code Title 69. Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees § 69-11-116

(A) The review of plans and examinations of all applications for certificates of approval for new dam and reservoir construction. A schedule for project review fees not to exceed the amount stated in § 68-203-103(h) shall be established by the commissioner and adopted as rules and regulations under § 69-11-104(a)(3). In establishing the fee schedule, the commissioner shall consider the height of the dam, the size of the reservoir, and the downstream hazard category. The total project review fee for a proposed dam shall not exceed one percent (1%) of the total estimated cost of the dam, as determined by the owner and approved by the commissioner.

(B) The conducting of safety inspections of existing dams, reservoirs, and downstream floodplains. A schedule of safety inspection fees not to exceed the amount stated in § 68-203-103(h) shall be established by the commissioner and adopted as rules and regulations under § 69-11-104(a)(3). In establishing the fee schedule for safety inspections of existing dams, reservoirs, and downstream floodplains, the commissioner shall consider the height and size of the dam and reservoir and the established hazard category. The total fee payable for the safety inspection of any existing single dam during any calendar year shall not exceed the amount stated in § 68-203-103(h), irrespective of the number of inspections made of such dam during any calendar year.