{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"6111","citation":"Wat. Code, § 6111","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. DAMS AND RESERVOIRS [6000. - 6700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 1. SUPERVISION OF DAMS AND RESERVOIRS [6000. - 6470.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-3/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Powers of the Department [6075. - 6162.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-3/part-1/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Emergency Work [6110. - 6113.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-3/part-1/chapter-4/article-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In applying the remedial means provided for in this article, the department may in emergency do any of the following:</p><p>(a) Lower the water level by releasing water from the reservoir.</p><p>(b) Completely empty the reservoir.</p><p>(c) Take such other steps as may be essential to safeguard life and property. </p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/emergency-work-6111","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}