Any person who shall build or raise any dam or any other stoppage or obstruction in or across any watercourse without first obtaining permission from the proper court, according to law, and shall thereby work any material injury to any other person by overflowing his or her lands, shall forfeit to the party injured double damages for the injury, to be recovered in a civil action.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subchapter 7 - Dams, Mills, Etc.
§ 18-15-701. Findings no bar to prosecution or action under other law — Exception
§ 18-15-704. Erection of certain dams permitted
§ 18-15-705. Petition required
§ 18-15-706. Issuance of writ — Inquiry by jury
§ 18-15-708. Refusal of permit
§ 18-15-710. Rebuilding or repairing dam and mill
§ 18-15-712. Erection of dam by owner of land on one side of watercourse