Any owner constructing an impounding structure under the provisions of this chapter shall have the sole and unrestricted use of the floodwaters thus stored for the purpose for which the storage was authorized.
Code 1950, § 62-94.12; 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