ARTICLE 3. Removal of Dams and Reservoirs [6370. - 6372.]

Cal. Water Code - WAT 3.
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Cal. Water Code - WAT § 6370. Section 6370.

Upon completion of the removal of a dam or reservoir such evidence as to the manner in which the work was performed and as to the conditions obtaining after the removal as the department requires shall be filed with the department.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 6371. Section 6371.

This evidence shall show that a sufficient portion of the dam has been removed to permit the safe passage of floods down the watercourse across which the dam was located.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 6372. Section 6372.

Before final approval of the removal of a dam or reservoir is issued, the department shall inspect the work and determine that all danger to life and property has been eliminated.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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