Oregon § 540.479 Dam owner responsibilities

Oregon Statutes

§ 540.479 — Dam owner responsibilities

Oregon § 540.479

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. § 540.479 (2026).

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(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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(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.