Oregon Code § 540.458·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Notice
for owner corrective action to address safety issues.
(1) If, as the result of an
inspection or analysis of a dam that has a high hazard rating or significant
hazard rating, the Water Resources Department concludes that corrective action
is necessary to address a condition allegedly rendering the dam unsafe or
potentially unsafe, the department shall notify the dam owner regarding:
(a) Why the
inspection or analysis of information and conditions causes the department to
conclude that the dam is unsafe or potentially unsafe;
(b) The action
the department concludes is necessary to address the alleged unsafe or
potentially unsafe condition;
(c) The
opportunity for the dam owner to meet with the department; and
(d) The
opportunity for the dam owner to provide information to challenge the
departments conclusion alleging that the dam is unsafe or potentially unsafe.
(2) The
department shall notify a dam owner under subsection (1) of this section by:
(a) Registered
mail; or
(b) Certified
mail with return receipt requested. [2019 c.390 §7]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 540.458
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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