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HomeWater CodeDiv. 3Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 2§ 6100 Dam Safety Oversight

§ 6100 Dam Safety Oversight

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§ 6100 Dam Safety Oversight

Key Takeaways

  • •The government is in charge of making sure dams and reservoirs are safe.
  • •They do this to protect people and their stuff from damage if a dam breaks.
  • •The goal is to prevent accidents and keep everyone safe.

Example

A big dam holds back water near a town.

The government checks the dam often to make sure it won’t break and flood the town.

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

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§ 6100 Dam Safety Oversight

Supervision over the maintenance and operation of dams and reservoirs insofar as necessary to safeguard life and property from injury by reason of the failure thereof is vested in the department. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1225.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

damsreservoirssafeguard life and propertydepartment

Related Statutes

  • § 6076 Dam And Reservoir Oversight
  • § 410 Weather Project Notice Requirement
  • § 4125 Reservoir Water Measurement Requirements
  • § 4126 Reservoir Measuring Device Enforcement
  • § 6075 Dam Safety Oversight

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 6100.
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