Section 23451 Of Article 2. Cooperation With County Water Districts From California Water Code >> Division 11. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.

. As used in this article "contract with the United States" means a contract made under the provisions of the Federal Reclamation Law for any or all of the following purposes:
  (a) Acquisition, extension, or operation of works for irrigation, drainage, flood control, or development of electric or other power.
  (b) A water supply.
  (c) Assumption as principal or guarantor of indebtedness to the United States.