Missouri § 236.255 - Dam reconstructed and maintained when used for other purposes.
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§ 236.255. Dam reconstructed and maintained when used for other purposes.
In any case where a dam has been erected for a period of thirty years or more, and property above the dam within one mile of the point where the dam is situated has been developed for use of the impounded waters above the dam, the owner of the land on either side of the stream at the point where the dam is located shall have the right and authority to repair, maintain or reconstruct the dam, even though the dam is not used for the operation of any mill, electric power and light works, or other machinery.
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(L. 1953 p. 669)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 236.255 ("Dam reconstructed and maintained when used for other purposes.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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