ORS 540.455: Dam inspections and analysis.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) The Water Resources Department, or agents or representatives of the department, may inspect a dam and the site, plans and specifications, features and other supporting information regarding the construction, maintenance and operation of a dam. If a dam has a high hazard rating, the department shall ensure that the dam is inspected annually unless the department determines that a different inspection schedule is appropriate. (2) The department shall provide the dam owner with an inspection document describing the condition of the dam and specific maintenance actions recommended by the department. [2019 c.390 §6]
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 690-020-0250: Maintenance of Dams — implements
- OAR 690-020-0260: Inspection of Dams — implements
- OAR 690-020-0310: Requirement to Address Maintenance Actions Need for High or Significant Hazard Dams — implements
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