If such dike is not repaired or rebuilt accordingly, the complainants may repair or rebuild the dike, and for that purpose may go upon the premises where the destroyed or broken dike is located, doing as little damage as possible thereto, and may recover the value or cost of rebuilding, reconstructing or repairing the dike from the delinquent owner, before any court having jurisdiction.
ORS 549.530
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