2019 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 540 - Distribution and Storage of Water; Watermasters; Water Right Changes, Transfers and Forfeitures
Section 540.455 - Dam inspections and analysis.

Universal Citation: OR Rev Stat § 540.455 (2019)

(1) The Water Resources Department, or agents or representatives of the department, may inspect a dam and the site, plans and specifications, features and other supporting information regarding the construction, maintenance and operation of a dam. If a dam has a high hazard rating, the department shall ensure that the dam is inspected annually unless the department determines that a different inspection schedule is appropriate.

(2) The department shall provide the dam owner with an inspection document describing the condition of the dam and specific maintenance actions recommended by the department. [2019 c.390 §6]

Note: 540.455 becomes operative July 1, 2020. See section 28, chapter 390, Oregon Laws 2019.

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