(1) The provisions of sections 37-87-105 to 37-87-114 shall not apply to:
(a) Structures not designed or operated for the purpose of storing water;
(b) Mill tailings impoundment structures permitted under article 32 or 33 of title 34, C.R.S.;
(c) Uranium mill tailings and liquid impoundment structures permitted under article 11 of title 25, C.R.S.; except that the state engineer shall render such consultation as necessary for the permitting of such structures;
(d) Siltation structures permitted under article 33 of title 34, C.R.S.; or
(e) Structures which store water only below the elevation of the natural surface of the ground.