Oregon § 540.446 Dams not subject to ORS 540.443 to 540.491

Oregon Statutes

§ 540.446 — Dams not subject to ORS 540.443 to 540.491

Oregon § 540.446

Vol.15

Title 45Water Resources; Irrigation, Drainage, Flood Control, Reclamation

Ch. 540Distribution and Storage of Water; Watermasters; Water Right Changes,

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 540.446 (2026).

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(1)ORS 540.443 to 540.491 do not apply to:

(a)A dam that is less than 10 feet in height; or

(b)A dam that impounds less than 3 million gallons of water or wastewater.

(2)Except as provided in this subsection, ORS 540.443 to 540.491 do not apply to dams regulated under a federal dam safety program. If there is a potential or actual risk of dam failure at a dam regulated under a federal dam safety program, the Water Resources Department may aid in the inspection of the dam and may provide advice and assistance to prevent, mitigate or respond to a potential or actual dam failure.

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(1) ORS 540.443 to 540.491 do not apply to:
(a) A dam that is less than 10 feet in height; or
(b) A dam that impounds less than 3 million gallons of water or wastewater.
(2) Except as provided in this subsection, ORS 540.443 to 540.491 do not apply to dams regulated under a federal dam safety program. If there is a potential or actual risk of dam failure at a dam regulated under a federal dam safety program, the Water Resources Department may aid in the inspection of the dam and may provide advice and assistance to prevent, mitigate or respond to a potential or actual dam failure.