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Oregon · Through 2025 Edition

ORS 540.479: Dam owner responsibilities.

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  1. 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
  2. 45. Water Resources: Irrigation, Drainage, Flood Control, Reclamation
  3. Chapter 540 — Distribution and Storage of Water; Watermasters; Water Right Changes, Transfers an

(1) The owner of record of a dam shall:

      (a) Provide the Water Resources Department with contact information in an emergency action plan, or in writing if no emergency action plan exists, for:

      (A) The dam owner;

      (B) The operator of the dam, if other than the owner; and

      (C) The individual in immediate charge of the dam;

      (b) Notify the department of any changes in the contact information provided under this subsection; and

      (c) Provide the department with notice after completing a transfer of title for the dam.

      (2) The dam owner shall review and evaluate the conditions at the dam as necessary to:

      (a) Keep the dam in good repair and properly maintained; and

      (b) Address any detected conditions that may pose a risk of dam failure.

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