§ 4102 Headgate Locking Requirements

• •The headgate (a gate that controls water flow) must be built so it can be locked.
• •The watermaster (the person in charge of water) must be able to keep it closed.
• •This is to make sure water is controlled properly.

Imagine a big gate that controls water going into a farm.

The gate must have a lock so the watermaster can close it and stop the water if needed. This helps manage water and prevent flooding or waste.