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HomeWater CodeDiv. 3Pt. 1Ch. 7Art. 3§ 6372 Dam Removal Safety Inspection

§ 6372 Dam Removal Safety Inspection

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§ 6372 Dam Removal Safety Inspection

Key Takeaways

  • •Before a dam or reservoir can be removed, the government must check it first.
  • •They make sure the removal won’t hurt people or damage property.
  • •The check happens before they give the final okay to remove it.

Example

A company wants to tear down an old dam near a town.

The government will inspect the dam to make sure taking it down won’t flood the town or hurt anyone. Only after they check and say it’s safe can the company start removing it.

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

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§ 6372 Dam Removal Safety Inspection

Before final approval of the removal of a dam or reservoir is issued, the department shall inspect the work and determine that all danger to life and property has been eliminated. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1225.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

damreservoirfinal approvaldanger to life and property

Related Statutes

  • § 6351 Dam Enlargement Requirements
  • § 6354 Dam Inspection Requirement
  • § 6362 Dam Inspection After Repairs
  • § 6371 Dam Removal Flood Safety
  • § 6400 Dam Inspection Compliance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 6372.
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