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 540.479 - Dam owner responsibilities.
(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. [2019 c.390 §14]
Note: 540.479 becomes operative July 1, 2020. See section 28, chapter 390, Oregon Laws 2019.
