ARTICLE 2. Repairs, Alterations or Removals [6225. - 6230.]

Cal. Water Code - WAT 2.
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Cal. Water Code - WAT § 6225. Section 6225.

Before commencing the repair, alteration, or removal of a dam or reservoir, including the alteration or removal of a dam or reservoir so that it no longer constitutes a dam or reservoir as defined in this part, the owner shall secure the written approval of the department, except as provided in this article.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 6226. Section 6226.

The application shall give such pertinent information or data concerning the dam or reservoir, or both, as may be required by the department and such information as to other matters appropriate to a thorough consideration of the safety of such a change as may be required by the department.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 6228. Section 6228.

The application shall give the name and address of applicant, shall adequately detail, with appropriate references to the existing dam or reservoir, the changes which it is proposed to effect, and shall be accompanied by maps and plans and specifications which shall be a part of the application and which shall be of such character and size and set forth such pertinent details and dimensions as the department may require. The department may waive any of the requirements of this section if found by it unnecessary.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 6229. Section 6229.

In case of an emergency where repairs are necessary to safeguard life and property repairs may be started immediately, but the department shall be notified at once of proposed repairs and of work under way.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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