ORS 540.446: Dams not subject to ORS 540.443 to 540.491.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) ORS 540.443 to 540.491 do not apply to: (a) A dam that is less than 10 feet in height; or (b) A dam that impounds less than 3 million gallons of water or wastewater. (2) Except as provided in this subsection, ORS 540.443 to 540.491 do not apply to dams regulated under a federal dam safety program. If there is a potential or actual risk of dam failure at a dam regulated under a federal dam safety program, the Water Resources Department may aid in the inspection of the dam and may provide advice and assistance to prevent, mitigate or respond to a potential or actual dam failure. [2019 c.390 §3]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 690-013-0005: Introduction — implements
- OAR 690-013-0010: Definitions — implements
- OAR 690-013-0030: Eligibility to Petition — implements
- OAR 690-013-0050: Individual Applications — implements
- OAR 690-013-0070: Interim Transfers — implements
- OAR 690-013-0100: District Petitions — implements
- OAR 690-013-0110: Requests for Additional Information — implements
- OAR 690-013-0150: District Shall Certify Petition — implements
- OAR 690-013-0310: Processing of Petition — implements
- OAR 690-013-0350: Field Verification of the Petition and Map — implements
- OAR 690-020-0024: General Department Authorities and Intergovernmental Coordination — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 540.443 — resolved
- 540.491 — resolved
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Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors540.html