BOULDER CANYON PROJECT ACT

United States Code

U.S. Code most recently checked for updates: Jun 09, 2025

§ 617. Colorado River Basin; protection and development; dam, reservoir, and incidental works; water, water power, and electrical energy; eminent domain

§ 617a. “Colorado River Dam Fund”

§ 617b. Authorization of appropriations

§ 617c. Condition precedent to taking effect of provisions

§ 617d. Contracts for storage and use of waters for irrigation and domestic purposes; generation and sale of electrical energy

§ 617e. Uses to be made of dam and reservoir; title in whom; leases, regulations; limitation on authority

§ 617f. Canals and appurtenant structures; transfer of title; power development

§ 617g. Colorado River compact as controlling authority in construction and maintenance of dam, reservoir, canals, and other works

§ 617h. Lands capable of irrigation and reclamation by irrigation works; public entry; preferences

§ 617i. Modification of existing compact relating to Laguna Dam

§ 617j. Omitted

§ 617k. Definitions

§ 617l. Colorado River compact approval

§ 617m. Reclamation law applicable

§ 617n. Projects for irrigation, generation of electric power, and other purposes; investigations and reports

§ 617o. Officials of ratifying States; authority to act in advisory capacity; access to records

§ 617p. Claims of United States; priority

§ 617q. Effect on authority of States to control waters within own borders

§ 617r. Consent given States to negotiate supplemental compacts for development of Colorado River

§ 617s. Recognition of rights of Mexico to Colorado River waters

§ 617t. Short title

§ 617u. Lease of reserved lands in Boulder City, Nevada; disposition of revenues

§ 617v. Repealed.