# Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.3: Right of eminent domain

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-105.3

## Section

- **Citation:** Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.3
- **Heading:** Right of eminent domain
- **Jurisdiction:** Oklahoma
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OK Code / Title 82 / Section 82-105.3

## Text

Any person, corporation or association may exercise the right of

eminent domain to acquire right-of-way for the storage or conveyance

of water for beneficial use, including the right to enlarge existing

structures, and use the same in common with the former owner. Such

right-of-way shall in all cases be so located as to do the least

damage to private or public property, consistent with proper and

economical engineering construction. Such rights may be acquired in

the manner provided by law for the taking of private property for

public use.

## Nearby sections

- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-1B Moratorium on sale or exportation of surface water and/or](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-1B.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-1D Oklahoma River - Designation of portion of North Canadian](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-1D.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-1E Protection of water – Preemption by Legislature](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-1E.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-105.1.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.1A Purpose of law - Legislative intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-105.1A.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.2 Right to use water - Domestic use - Priorities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-105.2.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.3 Right of eminent domain](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-105.3.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.7 Parties to suit - Intervention - Orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-105.7.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.8 Decree - Contents - Copies to be filed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-105.8.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.11 Notice of application - Protest - Hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-105.11.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.12A Permits to use water outside of state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-105.12A.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.13 Seasonal, temporary, term and provisional permits -](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-105.13.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.16 Time for putting water to beneficial use](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-105.16.md)
- [Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.17 Reversion of water to public — Annual report of water](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T82_S82-105.17.md)

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