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§ 538.300 — Milton Creek and tributaries; withdrawal from appropriation; exception; existing rights

Oregon § 538.300
JurisdictionOregon
Vol.15
Title 45Water Resources; Irrigation, Drainage, Flood Control, Reclamation
Ch. 538Withdrawal of Certain Waters From Appropriation; Special Municipal and

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 538.300 (2026).

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The unappropriated waters of Milton Creek and its tributaries, in Columbia County, are withdrawn from appropriation except for domestic use through the year and storage during the period beginning November 1 and ending April 30 of each year. Nothing contained in this section shall impair the existing rights of any person to the use of such waters.

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Waters diverted from Ditch Creek; rights of use and appropriation; certificate; time limitation
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Acquisition of property necessary for storage and diversion
§ 538.110
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§ 538.120
Silver Creek, Marion County, and Brushes Creek, Curry County, and tributaries; diversion prohibited
§ 538.125
Certain appropriations vested notwithstanding ORS 538.120
§ 538.130
Condemnation of lands for park; vested and riparian rights not affected
§ 538.140
Diamond Lake and tributaries; diversion, interruption or appropriation of waters prohibited; excepted uses
§ 538.150
Hackett Creek, Clackamas County, and tributaries; appropriation, condemnation and diversion prohibited; protection of fish
§ 538.160
Hackett Creek; vested rights not affected; condemnation of land for park not prevented
§ 538.170
Johnson Creek in Multnomah and Clackamas Counties; limitations on appropriation or diversion
§ 538.180
Johnson Creek; existing rights; condemnation of land for park
§ 538.190
Lake of the Woods and tributaries, Klamath County; diversion, interruption or appropriation of waters prohibited; excepted uses
§ 538.200
Streams forming waterfalls near Columbia River Highway; withdrawal from appropriation or condemnation; diversion or interruption prohibited
§ 538.210
Condemnation of lands for park not prevented; vested and riparian rights not affected; condemnation of lands or appropriation of waters for fish culture not prevented
§ 538.220
Waters of Mill and Barr Creeks, Jackson County, withdrawn; exceptions
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