CODE OF VIRGINIA

IMPOUNDMENT OF DIFFUSED SURFACE WATERS (§ 62.1-105)

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.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 62-94.2; 1956, c. 632; 1968, c. 659; 1976, c. 710; 1982,
c. 583.