10.1-417 - Shenandoah State Scenic River. - Virginia Statutes

§ 10.1-417. Shenandoah State Scenic River.

A. The Shenandoah River in Clarke County from the Warren-Clarke County lineto the Virginia line, a distance of approximately 21.6 miles, is herebydesignated a component of the Virginia Scenic Rivers System.

B. No dam or other structure that impedes the natural flow of the ShenandoahRiver shall be constructed, operated, or maintained within the section of theShenandoah River designated as a scenic river by this legislation unlessspecifically authorized by an act of the General Assembly.

As used in this section, the words "dam or other structure" mean anystructure extending from bank to bank of the Shenandoah River that willinterfere with the normal movement of fish or wildlife, raise the water levelon the upstream side of the structure or lower the water level on thedownstream side of the structure.

(1984, c. 739, § 10-173.7; 1985, cc. 346, 448; 1988, c. 891; 1992, c. 341;2003, c. 240.)