236.255. Dam reconstructed and maintained when used for other purposes. - Missouri Statutes

Dam reconstructed and maintained when used for other purposes.

236.255. In any case where a dam has been erected for aperiod of thirty years or more, and property above the dam withinone mile of the point where the dam is situated has beendeveloped for use of the impounded waters above the dam, theowner of the land on either side of the stream at the point wherethe dam is located shall have the right and authority to repair,maintain or reconstruct the dam, even though the dam is not usedfor the operation of any mill, electric power and light works, orother machinery.

(L. 1953 p. 669)