Or. Rev. Stat. § 540.479
Dam owner responsibilities
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. § 540.479, Dam owner responsibilities, Oregon, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2521180
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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.