Ann: Exploration, Development & Corporate Update, page-541

2.6 Filling of the dam Once construction of the dam is complete, the permit holder must submit a Work-as Executed (WAE) Report to the Regional Water Management Officer (RWMO). After the WAE Report has been submitted, filling of the dam may commence. The dam should be filled as slowly as possible, preferably not more than 0.3 metres depth per day to let the new embankment adjust to the increasing water loads. The need for caution cannot be overstated because breaching of the dam and the resulting wave of water may cause considerable damage downstream or loss of human life, and it is most likely that the dam owner will be held responsible.