(1) Maps submitted by a CWRE as part of the Claim of Beneficial Use shall meet the standards in OAR chapter 690, division 305. In addition, the map shall meet the following criteria:
- (a) Horizontal accuracy is required only to ten feet for the purpose of locating and quantifying water rights. Maps shall be developed from any standard survey method. Traverse closures are not required.
- (b) Maps shall clearly designate the place of use and point of diversion or appropriation for each source and use.
- (c) The map shall indicate by description, in relation to the point of diversion or appropriation, the location of any fish screens, by-pass devices, and measuring devices required by the permit or transfer final order.
- (d) The following statement shall be placed on the map: “This map is not intended to provide legal dimensions or locations of property ownership lines.”
- (2) A CWRE may make a written request to the Director for a waiver of one or more mapping standards. The Director will determine whether the waiver shall be allowed and will respond to such requests in writing.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 536, ORS 537, ORS 536.025 & ORS 536.027
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 536, ORS 537, ORS 537.797 - 537.799, ORS 537.230 & ORS 537.630
History
WRD 3-2026, amend filed 03/20/2026, effective 04/01/2026
WRD 3-2004, f. 6-15-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04
WRD 3-1988, f. 2-26-88, cert. ef. 2-28-88