ORS 540.458: Notice for owner corrective action to address safety issues.

(1) If, as the result of an inspection or analysis of a dam that has a high hazard rating or significant hazard rating, the Water Resources Department concludes that corrective action is necessary to address a condition allegedly rendering the dam unsafe or potentially unsafe, the department shall notify the dam owner regarding:

      (a) Why the inspection or analysis of information and conditions causes the department to conclude that the dam is unsafe or potentially unsafe;

      (b) The action the department concludes is necessary to address the alleged unsafe or potentially unsafe condition;

      (c) The opportunity for the dam owner to meet with the department; and

      (d) The opportunity for the dam owner to provide information to challenge the department’s conclusion alleging that the dam is unsafe or potentially unsafe.

      (2) The department shall notify a dam owner under subsection (1) of this section by:

      (a) Registered mail; or

      (b) Certified mail with return receipt requested.