143-215.25. Definitions.
As used in this Part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) Dam. - A structure and appurtenant works erected to impound or divert water.
(1a) Mill dam. - A dam built across a stream to raise the level of water for the purpose of providing water to a mill for the operation of the mill.
(2) Minimum stream flow or minimum flow. - A stream flow of a quantity and quality sufficient in the judgment of the Department to meet and maintain stream classifications and water quality standards established by the Department under G.S. 143-214.1 and applicable to the waters affected by the project under consideration, and to maintain aquatic habitat in the length of the stream that is affected.
(3) Professionally supervised dam removal. - The voluntary removal of a low or intermediate hazard mill dam or run-of-river dam that (i) is not operated primarily for flood control or hydroelectric power generation purposes and (ii) the removal of which is designed and supervised by a qualified engineer.
(4) Qualified engineer. - An engineer licensed as a professional engineer under Chapter 89C of the General Statutes.
(5) Run-of-river dam. - A riverine or stream dam that is designed or operated to release water at approximately the same rate as the natural flow of the river or stream.