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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 2Art. 2§ 12665 Sacramento Flood Control Land Acquisition

§ 12665 Sacramento Flood Control Land Acquisition

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§ 12665 Sacramento Flood Control Land Acquisition

This law lets Sacramento County buy land or rights for a flood control project before getting full approval from Congress. They can ask the state to pay them back later if Congress approves the project.

Key Takeaways

  • •Sacramento County can buy land for flood control before Congress approves the project.
  • •They can ask the state to pay them back later if Congress approves it.
  • •The county must promise not to blame the state if something goes wrong with the project.

Example

Sacramento County wants to buy land to build a flood control system near Morrison Creek.

They can buy the land now, even if Congress hasn’t fully approved the project yet. Later, if Congress says yes, the county can ask the state to pay them back for the land.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12665 Sacramento Flood Control Land Acquisition

With respect to the project authorized in Section 12664, the County of Sacramento shall acquire the lands, easements, and rights-of-way, even though the project report has not been submitted by the Secretary of the Army or other authorized official to the Congress for project authorization, and may make application to the department for reimbursement pursuant to Section 12829 upon inclusion of the Beach-Stone Lake Unit of the Morrison Creek Stream Group Flood Control Project as part of a flood control project authorized by Congress. Prior to the acquisition of any lands, easements, or rights-of-way for the project, the County of Sacramento shall execute an agreement with the department under which it agrees to hold the state harmless from damages due to the construction, operation, or maintenance of the project. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1569.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

County of SacramentoBeach-Stone Lake UnitMorrison Creek Stream Group Flood Control Projecthold the state harmless

Related Statutes

  • § 12664 Beach-Stone Lake Flood Control
  • § 12410 Statewide Water Data Platform
  • § 1260 Water Permit Application Requirements
  • § 1261 Application Maps And Data
  • § 1262 Agricultural Irrigation Application

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12665.
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