46-4-1.1. Nonnavigable stream--Right to construct and maintain dam.
Any person owning land through which any nonnavigable stream passes may construct and maintain a dam across the nonnavigable stream if the course of the water is not changed, vested rights are not interfered with and no land flooded other than that belonging to the owner of the dam or upon which an easement for that purpose has been secured.
Source: SL 1983, ch 318, ยง2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 04 - Dry-Draw And Nonnavigable Stream Dams
Section 46-4-1.1 - Nonnavigable stream--Right to construct and maintain dam.
Section 46-4-2 - Upper users priority for domestic use--Exception--Contest resolution--Appeal.
Section 46-4-3 - Location notice required--Filing.
Section 46-4-4 - Location notice--Contents--Verification.
Section 46-4-5 - Vested right to water from dry-draw.
Section 46-4-6 - Time for construction and completion of dam.