Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "lake" means a reasonably permanent body of water that:
(1) existed on March 12, 1947;
(2) is substantially at rest in a depression in the surface of the earth that is naturally created;
(3) is of natural origin or part of a watercourse, including a watercourse that has been dammed; and
(4) covers an area of at least five (5) acres within the shoreline and water line, including bays and coves.
As added by P.L.6-2008, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 26. Lakes and Reservoirs
14-26-2-1. Applicability of Chapter
14-26-2-2. "Natural Resources"
14-26-2-3. "Public Freshwater Lake"
14-26-2-4. "Shoreline or Water Line"
14-26-2-7. Construction of Ditches or Dams So as to Lower Water Level Prohibited
14-26-2-10. Notice and Hearing
14-26-2-12. Permit to Construct Channels
14-26-2-13. Sewage Disposal Facilities for Housing Developments
14-26-2-14. Applicability to Private Cooling or Pollution Control Ponds
14-26-2-14.5. Determination of Public Use of a Lake
14-26-2-15. Applicability to Tippecanoe River Impoundments
14-26-2-16. Applicability to Water Supply Reservoirs
14-26-2-17. Expiration of Permit
14-26-2-18. Posting and Keeping of Permit
14-26-2-19. Remedies for Violations
14-26-2-20. Department May Bring Action for Damages
14-26-2-22. Additional Civil Penalties
14-26-2-23. Prohibited Activities; Permit; Applications; Fees; Rules; Mediation; Civil Enforcement