Or. Rev. Stat. § 540.446
Dams not subject to ORS 540.443 to 540.491
Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 — Distribution and Storage of Water; Watermasters; Water Right Changes, Transfers an · Status: effective
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- Or. Rev. Stat. § 540.446, Dams not subject to ORS 540.443 to 540.491, Oregon, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2521169
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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.