The state of Kansas hereby recognizes its responsibility and jurisdiction to operate and to manage those water conservation features financed by the state, and it recognizes its duty to fulfill its responsibility and to exercise its jurisdiction through either direct action or contractual delegation and in accordance with any agreements made between the state and any operating person or agency: Provided, however, That the provisions of this section shall not be deemed to apply to flood control features.
K.S.A. 82a-930