The application of the United States shall give the following information:

(a) The name and address of the owner.

Terms Used In California Fish and Game Code 5904

  • Commission: means the Fish and Game Commission, and "commissioner" means a member of the Fish and Game Commission. See California Fish and Game Code 30
  • Dam: includes all artificial obstructions. See California Fish and Game Code 5900
  • Owner: includes the United States (except that for the purpose of Sections 5901, 5931, 5933, and 5938, "owner" does not include the United States as to any dam in the condition the dam existed on September 15, 1945), the State, a person, political subdivision, or district (other than a fish and game district) owning, controlling or operating a dam or pipe. See California Fish and Game Code 5900
  • United States: means the United States of America, and in relation to any particular matter includes the officers, agents, employees, agencies, or instrumentalities authorized to act in relation thereto. See California Fish and Game Code 5900

(b) The location, type, size, and height of the proposed dam and appurtenant works.

(c) The storage capacity of the reservoir.

(d) Such other pertinent information as the commission requires.

(e) As accurately as may be readily obtained, the area of the drainage basin, rainfall, and stream flow records and flood flow records and estimates.

(f) The purpose for which the impounded or diverted water is to be used.

(g) Such other appropriate information as may be necessary in a given instance.

In instances wherein the physical conditions involved and the size of the dam are such as to render the above requirements as to drainage areas, rainfall, stream flow, and flood flow unnecessary, the commission may waive the requirements.

(Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)