§ 11276 Black Butte Dam Authorization

Water Code·California

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This law allows the building and operation of the Black Butte Dam and Reservoir, following a specific plan from Congress, with possible changes allowed by the department.

Key Takeaways

•This law is about building and running the Black Butte Dam and Reservoir.
•The plan for the dam was approved by Congress in 1944.
•The department in charge can make some changes to the plan if they need to.

Example

The government wants to build a dam to control water and prevent floods in a certain area.

This law gives them the permission to build the Black Butte Dam and Reservoir, using a plan approved by Congress, but they can make some changes if needed.

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§ 11276 Black Butte Dam Authorization

Black Butte Dam and Reservoir, substantially in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document Numbered 649, 78th Congress, Second Session, and authorized by act of Congress approved December 22, 1944, Public Law 534, 78th Congress, Second Session, subject to such modifications thereof as the department may adopt, and such unit may be constructed and operated separate and apart from any or all other units thereof. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1774.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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Black Butte Dam and Reservoir Public Law 534 House Document Numbered 649

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11276.

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