### Question
What does existing dam or conduit mean?


### Answer
**Existing dam or conduit** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 15881*:

> any dam or conduit the construction of which was completed before August 8, 2005, and which does not require any construction or enlargement of impoundment or diversion structures (other than repair or reconstruction) in connection with the installation of a turbine or other generating device

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15881*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II-RENEWABLE ENERGY > Part C-Hydroelectric**

