33 U.S.C. § 591 : US Code - Section 591: Condemnation, purchase, and donation of land and materials

Search 33 U.S.C. § 591 : US Code - Section 591: Condemnation, purchase, and donation of land and materials

The Secretary of the Army may cause proceedings to be instituted,
in the name of the United States, in any court having jurisdiction
of such proceedings, for the acquirement by condemnation of any
land, right-of-way, or material needed to enable him to maintain,
operate, or prosecute works for the improvement of rivers and
harbors for which provision has been made by law; such proceedings
to be prosecuted in accordance with the laws relating to suits for
the condemnation of property of the States wherein the proceedings
may be instituted: Provided, however, That when the owner of such
land, right-of-way, or material shall fix a price for the same,
which in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army, shall be
reasonable, he may purchase the same at such price without further
delay: And provided further, That the Secretary of the Army is
authorized to accept donations of lands or materials required for
the maintenance or prosecution of such works.