Section 6363 Of Article 2. Repaired Or Altered Dams And Reservoirs From California Water Code >> Division 3. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 7. >> Article 2.

. A certificate of approval shall be issued upon a finding that the dam or reservoir is safe to impound water within the limitations prescribed in the certificate. Pending issuance of a new certificate of approval, the owner of the dam or reservoir shall not, through action or inaction, cause the dam or reservoir to impound water beyond the limitations prescribed in the existing certificate.