§ 6110 Dam Emergency Response Authority

• •If a dam or reservoir is very dangerous and could hurt people or property, the government must fix it right away.
• •If a big flood is coming or happening and could break a dam or reservoir, the government must act fast to keep people and things safe.
• •The government doesn’t have to wait for paperwork or orders if there’s no time—they can just fix the problem immediately.

A heavy storm causes a river to rise quickly, and a nearby dam starts to crack.

The government doesn’t have to wait for permission or fill out forms—they can send workers right away to fix the dam so it doesn’t break and flood the town.