Wallowa Lake Dam Rehabilitation Act

The Wallowa Lake Dam Rehabilitation Act (H.R. 5019) authorizes the federal government to provide grants and enter into agreements to fund the repair and improvement of the Wallowa Lake Dam in Oregon. The bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to partner with state, local, and tribal governments, as well as the nonprofit organization that operates the dam, to plan and carry out necessary construction projects.

For local citizens, this legislation aims to improve public safety and water management by ensuring the dam meets Oregon’s safety standards. The bill limits the federal government’s financial contribution to 50% of the project costs and specifies that the federal government will not take ownership of the dam or be responsible for its long-term operation and maintenance.