§ 12750 Small Flood Control Projects

Water Code·California

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•The government can do small projects to help stop floods.
•These projects don't need Congress to say yes first.
•The state can help pay for these projects if they think it's a good idea.

Example

A small town keeps flooding every time it rains a lot.

The government can build small things like better drains or small walls to stop the flooding without waiting for Congress to agree. If the state thinks it's a good idea, they can help pay for it.

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§ 12750 Small Flood Control Projects

Small flood control projects not specifically authorized by Congress undertaken by the United States Corps of Engineers pursuant to Section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (Public Law 858, Eightieth Congress, Second Session, approved June 30, 1948), as amended, are hereby adopted and authorized at such estimated costs as may be appropriated for state cooperation by the Legislature upon the recommendation and advice of the Department of Water Resources. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 254.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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flood control projects Section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 Department of Water Resources

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12750.

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