Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 § 540.479 — Dam
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 ·
Oregon Code § 540.479·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
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]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 540.479
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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