### Question
How does RENEWABLE ENERGY define existing dam or conduit?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 15881*, **existing dam or conduit** is defined as:

> 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-ENERGY POLICY, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER II-RENEWABLE ENERGY > Part C-Hydroelectric**

