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DIVISION 3. DAMS AND RESERVOIRS 6000-6700›PART 1. SUPERVISION OF DAMS AND RESERVOIRS 6000-6470›CHAPTER 4. Powers of the Department 6075-6162›ARTICLE 3. Emergency Work 6110-6113

§ 6111

California Water Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

In applying the remedial means provided for in this article, the department may in emergency do any of the following:

(a) Lower the water level by releasing water from the reservoir.

(b) Completely empty the reservoir.

(c) Take such other steps as may be essential to safeguard life and property.

(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

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