Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 § 540.491 — Dam
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 ·
Oregon Code § 540.491·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Dam
owner or operator liability.
(1) Compliance with ORS 540.443 to 540.491 does not relieve the owner or
operator of a dam or an individual in immediate charge of a dam from any duty,
obligation or liability regarding the ownership, maintenance or operation of
the dam.
(2) Water
Resources Department actions and services under ORS 540.443 to 540.491 do not
relieve the owner or operator of a dam or an individual in immediate charge of
a dam from any duty, obligation or liability regarding the ownership,
maintenance or operation of the dam. [2019 c.390 §18]
CHANGES IN USE OF
WATER; TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHTS; EXCHANGE
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 540.491
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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