Sec. 3. A person may not locate, dig, make, dredge, or in any way construct a ditch or drain having a bottom depth lower than the level of a freshwater lake as established by law within one-half (1/2) mile of any point on the line of the lake unless a dam has been provided for and constructed to adequately protect the water level of each lake likely to be affected.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-17-1 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 26. Lakes and Reservoirs
Chapter 7. Lakes; Restrictions on Ditches and Drains
14-26-7-1. Applicability of Chapter
14-26-7-2. Ditches or Drains Through Line of Freshwater Lake; Dam Required
14-26-7-3. Ditches or Drains Within One-Half Mile of Freshwater Lake; Dam Required
14-26-7-4. Construction of Dams
14-26-7-5. Interference With Dam, Bank, or Levee Prohibited
14-26-7-6. Interference With Banks or Shores of Freshwater Lakes Prohibited