Section 8631 Of Article 3. Levees From California Water Code >> Division 5. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.

. The board may promote the construction, completion, maintenance and repair of levees along all rivers, streams, overflow channels, basins and by-passes where, in the opinion of the board, the levees are insufficient or necessary for the purpose of the plans for flood control to be carried out by the board under this part.