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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2.5Art. 2.5§ 253 State Water Property Acquisition

§ 253 State Water Property Acquisition

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§ 253 State Water Property Acquisition

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can buy land for water and dam projects.
  • •They can use the land for things like roads, offices, or parks near dams.
  • •They can also trade land to get better spots for these projects.

Example

The government wants to build a new dam and needs land for it.

They can buy land to build the dam, make roads for it, or even swap land with someone to get a better place for the dam.

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

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§ 253 State Water Property Acquisition

The department may acquire, either in fee or in any lesser estate or interest, any real property which it considers necessary for state water and dam purposes. Real property for such purposes includes, but is not limited to, real property considered necessary for any of the following purposes: (a) For rights of way. (b) For the purposes of exchanging the same for other real property to be used for rights of way. (c) For rock quarries, gravel pits, or sand or earth borrow pits. (d) For offices, shops, or storage yards. (e) For parks adjoining or near any state dam or water facility. (f) For the culture and support of trees which benefit any state dam or water facility by aiding in the maintenance and preservation of the facility. (g) For drainage in connection with any state dam or water facility. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2104.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

real propertystate water and dam purposesrights of wayrock quarriesgravel pitsdrainage

Related Statutes

  • § 250 State Water Property Acquisition
  • § 258 Dam And Water Land Leases
  • § 252 Park Property Acquisition Rules
  • § 257 State Property Conveyance Authority
  • § 259 Condemnation Of Utility Property

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 253.
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