Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 62.1. Waters of the State, Ports and Harbors |
CHAPTER 8. Impoundment of Surface Waters |
SECTION 62.1-105. Impoundment of diffused surface waters |
Diffused surface waters may be captured and impounded by the owner of the land on which they are present and, when so impounded, become the property of that owner. Such impoundment shall not cause damage to others; however, the owner of land on which an impounding structure as defined in § 10.1-604 is to be located shall comply with the rules and regulations of the State Water Control Board. Code 1950, § 62-94.2; 1956, c. 632; 1968, c. 659; 1976, c. 710; 1982, c. 583. |