Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 31 - Regulation of dams and bridges affecting navigable waters.
31.35 - Dams in areas leased by county; restrictions; control by circuit judge; when.

31.35 Dams in areas leased by county; restrictions; control by circuit judge; when.
(1) Dams controlling the water elevations in areas covered by leases made under s. 59.01 shall be operated in such manner as not to divert waters or withhold from any cranberry reservoir to the damage of any cranberry marsh now served or dependent upon such water supply or to any crops or works therein.
(2) The circuit court for the county where the leased lands are located shall, upon petition and proof that any cranberry marsh or crops or works thereon are endangered or likely to be damaged by the operation of any dam or water control, make a summary order for the release, impounding or control of the waters affected by the dam or dams, to be and remain in force until dissolved by due notice and hearing.
History: 1977 c. 449.

Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations

Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations

Chapter 31 - Regulation of dams and bridges affecting navigable waters.

31.01 - Definitions.

31.02 - Powers and duties of department.

31.03 - Permits for the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway.

31.04 - Permits for dams.

31.045 - Permits for dams that affect drained lands.

31.05 - Applications for permits to construct.

31.06 - Hearing.

31.07 - Applications for permits to operate and maintain existing dams.

31.08 - Hearing.

31.09 - Proposals to accompany applications.

31.095 - Water power permits, condition precedent.

31.10 - Permit not to be valued.

31.11 - Certificate of terms and forfeiture of permits.

31.12 - Map, profile and plans.

31.13 - Raising or enlarging existing dams.

31.14 - Proof of ability to maintain dams required.

31.18 - Obligations of owners of bridges and dams.

31.185 - Permits to abandon dams.

31.187 - Abandoned dams.

31.19 - Inspection of dams; orders.

31.21 - Transfer of permit.

31.23 - Forfeitures; private bridges and dams.

31.25 - Nuisances, abatement.

31.253 - Dam removal; opportunity for hearing.

31.26 - Civil liabilities.

31.29 - May employ hydraulic engineer and assistants.

31.30 - Dams on Brule River.

31.305 - Dams in the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway.

31.307 - Dam on Milwaukee River.

31.309 - Portage levee system and canal.

31.31 - Dams on nonnavigable streams.

31.32 - Dams not to injure other dams or sites.

31.33 - Jurisdiction of department.

31.34 - Flow of water regulated.

31.35 - Dams in areas leased by county; restrictions; control by circuit judge; when.

31.36 - Levee commissioners.

31.38 - Municipal authority to construct and maintain dams.

31.385 - Dam safety; aid program.

31.387 - Dam rehabilitation projects.

31.39 - Fees for permits, approvals and hearings.

31.99 - Parties to a violation.