Section 12642 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Water Code >> Division 6. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.

. In all cases where the Federal Government does not maintain and operate projects, it is the responsibility and duty of the county, city, state agency, or public district affected to maintain and operate flood control and other works, constructed pursuant to Chapters 1 and 2 of this part, after their completion and hold and save the State and the United States free from damages.