§ 11226 Friant Dam Primary Uses

Water Code·California

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This law says the Friant Dam must be built and used mainly to help boats move better, stop floods, and store water for farms and homes. It can also make electricity, but that's less important.

Key Takeaways

•The dam's main jobs are to help boats, stop floods, and store water for farms and homes.
•Making electricity is allowed but not the main focus.
•The law makes sure water is saved for important needs like food and drinking.

Example

A farmer needs water for crops, and a town needs water for homes.

The dam stores water so the farmer can water crops and the town has water to drink, even in dry times.

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§ 11226 Friant Dam Primary Uses

Friant Dam shall be constructed and used primarily for improvement of navigation, flood control, and storage and stabilization of the water supply of the San Joaquin River, for irrigation and domestic use, and secondarily for the generation of electric power and other beneficial uses. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 370.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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Friant Dam navigation flood control water supply San Joaquin River irrigation domestic use generation of electric power

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11226.

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