Cal. Wat. Code § 12665
With respect to the project authorized in Section 12664, the County of Sacramento shall acquire the lands, easements, and rights-of-way, even though the project report has not been submitted by the Secretary of the Army or other authorized official to the Congress for project authorization, and may make application to the department for reimbursement pursuant to Section 12829 upon inclusion of the Beach-Stone Lake Unit of the Morrison Creek Stream Group Flood Control Project as part of a flood control project authorized by Congress. Prior to the acquisition of any lands, easements, or rights-of-way for the project, the County of Sacramento shall execute an agreement with the department under which it agrees to hold the state harmless from damages due to the construction, operation, or maintenance of the project.
Ca. Water Code § 12665