There is a newer version of the South Dakota Codified Laws
2012 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 46 WATER RIGHTS
Chapter 05. Appropriation Of Water
§46-5-2 Nonnavigable stream--Right to construct and maintain dam.
SD Codified L § 46-5-2 (through 2012) What's This?
46-5-2. Nonnavigable stream--Right to construct and maintain dam. Any person owning land through which any nonnavigable stream passes, may construct and maintain a dam across such nonnavigable stream if the course of the water is not changed, vested rights are not interfered with, and no land flooded other than that belonging to the owner of such dam or upon which an easement for such purpose has been secured.
Source: SDC 1939, § 61.0101; SL 1955, ch 430, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0137.
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