182.010 Streams not to be obstructed -- Exceptions.
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(1)No person shall place a dam or other obstruction below ten
(10)miles from the head
of a stream which is navigable for the running of push boats, or the floating of
sawlogs, staves or ties. The owner shall remove any such existing dam or
obstruction which has not been erected in accordance with the statutes.
(2)This section shall not apply to dams constructed in streams for the purpose of
generating, by water power, electricity for distribution and sale.