If at any time during construction, enlargement, repair, or alteration of any levee or channel modification, the executive director finds that the work is not being done in accordance with approved plans and specifications, the executive director shall give written notice and direct compliance by certified mail to the owner. If the owner fails to comply with the directive, the executive director may take appropriate action to assure compliance. Failure to comply with approved plans and specifications is ground for revocation of the order approving the plan and/or civil penalty as provided by law. The commission may order that the structure be removed to eliminate any safety hazard to life and property.