Dams and Other Obstructions

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  3. Dams and Other Obstructions

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Section
535.005

Chapter does not authorize use of state land without authorization from State Land Registrar.

Section
535.010

Construction, reconstruction or alteration of dam: Permit to appropriate water required; notice; approval of plans and specifications; inspection; exemptions; penalty.

Section
535.020

State Engineer to file copy of application to construct dam with Board of Wildlife Commissioners; installation of fishways; protection and preservation of fish.

Section
535.030

Inspection of dams by State Engineer; powers of State Engineer to protect life or property.

Section
535.035

State Engineer, assistants and agents authorized to enter land to investigate and carry out duties.

Section
535.040

Statutes and performance of State Engineer’s duties do not constitute warranty.

Section
535.050

State Engineer may order removal of dam, diversion works or obstruction; limitation; procedure; payment of costs.

Section
535.060

Obstruction of water by beaver’s dam: Procedure for removal of beaver and dams.

Section
535.070

Construction of weir in dam situated within 2 miles of incorporated city or town.

Section
535.080

Attorney General and County Commissioners of Washoe County authorized to institute actions to maintain flow of Truckee River.

Section
535.090

Unlawful obstruction of appropriator’s water; penalty.

Section
535.100

Injury or obstruction of flow of water by sawmill, slaughterhouse, brewery or tannery; civil action.

Section
535.110

Unlawful removal, damage or destruction of piling, dike, dock or lock; unlawful structures.

Section
535.200

Additional penalties.

Section
535.210

Injunctive and other relief.