Article 4. Dams Completed Prior To August 14, 1929 of California Water Code >> Division 3. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 7. >> Article 4.

The department shall make inspections at State expense of all dams in the State completed prior to August 14, 1929.

The department shall require owners to perform at their expense such work or tests as necessary to disclose information sufficient to enable the department to determine whether to issue certificates of approval or to issue orders directing further work at the owner's expense necessary to safeguard life and property.

If, upon inspection or upon completion to the satisfaction of the department of all work that may be ordered, the department finds that the dam is safe to the full extent for which use is or will be made, a certificate of approval shall be issued.