Sec. 9055.151. CONSTRUCTION OF DAM. (a) The district may impound storm and flood waters and the unappropriated flow waters at one or more places and in an amount approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality by constructing one or more dams inside or outside the district in Wise County. In exercising its powers under this subsection, the district shall comply with Subchapters A-D, Chapter 11, and Subchapter B, Chapter 12, Water Code.
(b) A dam or other works for the impounding of water under this section may not be constructed until the plans for the dam or other works are approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts
Chapter 9055 - Wise County Water Supply District
Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties
Section 9055.151. Construction of Dam
Section 9055.152. Sources of Water
Section 9055.153. Construction or Acquisition of Property
Section 9055.154. Water Appropriation Permits
Section 9055.155. Purchase of Water
Section 9055.156. Eminent Domain
Section 9055.157. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
Section 9055.158. Construction Contracts
Section 9055.159. Contracts to Supply Water and Operate Facilities
Section 9055.160. Adoption of Rules
Section 9055.161. Applicability and Enforcement of Certain Laws