(a) On the request of a political subdivision or agency of this state or a neighboring state or a federal agency, the board may perform a hydrographic survey in this state or outside of this state if the information collected will benefit this state. The board may perform a survey under this section:
(1) to determine:
(A) reservoir storage capacity;
(B) sedimentation levels;
(C) rates of sedimentation;
(D) projected water supply availability; or
(E) potential mitigative measures;
(2) to conduct other bathymetric studies; or
(3) to collect information relating to water-bearing formations.
(b) The board by rule shall prescribe fees for surveys performed under this section in an amount adequate to pay the necessary and reasonable costs of the program.