California Code, Water Code - WAT § 253

(a) For rights of way.

(b) For the purposes of exchanging the same for other real property to be used for rights of way.

(c) For rock quarries, gravel pits, or sand or earth borrow pits.

(d) For offices, shops, or storage yards.

(e) For parks adjoining or near any state dam or water facility.

(f) For the culture and support of trees which benefit any state dam or water facility by aiding in the maintenance and preservation of the facility.

(g) For drainage in connection with any state dam or water facility.