Oregon § 540.458 Notice for owner corrective action to address safety issues

Oregon Statutes

§ 540.458 — Notice for owner corrective action to address safety issues

Oregon § 540.458

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. § 540.458 (2026).

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(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

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(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.