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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 4§ 12004 Water And Energy Projects

§ 12004 Water And Energy Projects

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§ 12004 Water And Energy Projects

This law lets groups work together or make deals to build and manage water and power projects, like dams or irrigation systems. It also allows them to borrow money from the government for these projects.

Key Takeaways

  • •Groups can work together to build things like dams, irrigation systems, or power plants.
  • •They can borrow money from the government for these projects.
  • •The projects can be for water supply, flood control, or making electricity.

Example

A town wants to build a new dam to store water for farms and prevent floods.

The town can team up with nearby towns or the government to build the dam. They can also borrow money from the government to pay for it and agree to pay it back later.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 12004 Water And Energy Projects

The co-operation or contract may be for any or all of the following purposes: (a) Construction, acquisition, purchase, extension, operation or maintenance of works and facilities for irrigation, storage, drainage, flood control and generation and distribution of electric energy or either or any of these, or the use or enjoyment of any such works or facilities, or any rights or interests therein. (b) A water supply. (c) Assumption or creation, as principal or guarantor or otherwise, of indebtedness to the United States. (d) To receive or borrow money from the United States and provide for the repayment thereof, for the purpose of constructing projects, distribution systems or other works for the storage, regulation, control, development and distribution of water for the irrigation of land or for any other lawful use, or for the use, control and distribution of drainage water, or for flood control purposes, or for the generation or distribution of electric energy. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1697.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

constructionacquisitionmaintenanceirrigationdrainageflood controlelectric energywater supplyindebtednessborrow money

Related Statutes

  • § 11226 Friant Dam Primary Uses
  • § 20200 Water District Definitions
  • § 11126 Public Project Welfare Benefits
  • § 11135 State Agency Project Contributions
  • § 11141 Project Contribution Agreements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12004.
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