The Commonwealth hereby gives its consent to the use of the bed of any watercourse to which it has title for the construction of any impounding structure under the provisions of this chapter. No right to construct an impounding structure resting upon the bed of any other watercourse shall lie unless the owner or owners seeking to construct the same has title to the bed of such watercourse.
Code 1950, § 62-94.10; 1956, c. 632; 1968, c. 659.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 62.1 - Waters of the State, Ports and Harbors
Chapter 8 - Impoundment of Surface Waters
§ 62.1-105. Impoundment of diffused surface waters
§ 62.1-106. When floodwaters may be captured and stored by riparian owners
§ 62.1-108. Time and place of hearing on petition; parties
§ 62.1-109. Board to examine petition and report to court
§ 62.1-110. Court to hear and determine issues; reference to commissioner
§ 62.1-111. When leave not granted; terms and conditions; appeals
§ 62.1-112. When leave shall expire
§ 62.1-113. Use of bed of watercourse