Tennessee § 11-13-104 - Rivers initially included in system.

§ 11-13-104. Rivers initially included in system.

The rivers or segments of rivers to be initially included in this system, being classified by the above-stated criteria, are as follows: Class I Natural River Areas Blackburn Fork — That segment of the stream from the county road at Cummings Mill downstream one and one-half (1½) miles. Conasauga River — The entire segment of the river in Polk County, upstream from the Highway 411 bridge. Duskin Creek — That continuous segment of Duskin Creek from its confluence with Newby Branch in Rhea County downstream to its confluence with Piney River in Rhea County. Hatchie River as a swamp river. Little Piney Creek — That continuous segment of Little Piney Creek entirely within Piney Falls State Natural Area in Rhea County downstream to its confluence with Soak Creek in Rhea County. Piney River — That continuous segment of Piney River, in Rhea County from its confluence with Moccasin Creek downstream to its confluence with RockHouse Branch. Roaring River — That segment from State Route 136 downstream two (2) miles. Spring Creek — That segment from Waterloo Mill downstream to the Overton-Jackson county line. Class II Pastoral River Areas Blackburn Fork — That segment downstream from a point one and one-half (1½) miles downstream from the county road at Cummings Mill to its confluence with Roaring River. Buffalo River — The entire river, except that portion which lies within Wayne, Perry, Humphreys and Lewis counties. Collins River — That segment which lies within the Savage Gulf natural-scientific area. Duck River — That segment of the Duck River beginning at Iron Bridge Road at river mile 136.4 extending continuously to a point upstream to the boundary of Marshall County at river mile 173.7. Harpeth River — The entire river except that segment lying north of Highway 100 and south of Interstate 40 in Davidson County; and except those segments located in Cheatham, Dickson and Williamson counties. Roaring River — That segment downstream from a point two (2) miles downstream from State Route 136, to its confluence with the Cordell Hull Lake. Spring Creek — That segment between State Highway 136 and Waterloo Mill, and that segment downstream from the Overton-Jackson county line to its confluence with Roaring River. Class III Developed River Areas French Broad River — That segment from the North Carolina state line to its confluence with Douglas Lake. Harpeth River — Only that segment of the Harpeth River lying north of Highway 100 and south of Interstate 40; it being the specific intent to exclude all segments of the Harpeth River lying in or flowing though Cheatham, Dickson and Williamson counties. Tuckahoe Creek Hiwassee River — That portion from the Highway 411 bridge to the North Carolina line. Clinch River — That portion from Melton Hill Dam upstream to Pellissippi Parkway. Soak Creek — That segment of Soak Creek beginning in Bledsoe County at its confluence with Georgia Branch continuing to a point downstream to its confluence with the Piney River in Rhea County. Acts 1968, ch. 540, § 5; 1969, ch. 31, § 1; 1969, ch. 110, § 1; 1970, ch. 437, § 2; 1972, ch. 536, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 11-1404; Acts 1984, ch. 830, § 1; 1996, ch. 1064, § 1; 2001, ch. 232, § 1; 2016, ch. 713, § 1; 2020, ch. 715, § 1. Compiler's Notes. Acts 1978, ch. 623, § 1 provided that: “The provisions of Title 11, Chapter 14, shall not apply to the construction and maintenance of approach roads to and a bridge over the Hatchie Class I Swamp River as a link in the Great River Road recreation parkway to be located in the vicinity of the Fort Pillow State Historic area by any public agency, corporation or person authorized by law to construct roads and bridges, which construction and maintenance are hereby authorized; provided, however, such construction shall be compatible with the surrounding area to the fullest extent possible. The Department of Transportation is authorized to proceed with location, design and construction plans for such approach roads and bridge and is directed to consult the Department of Conservation (now department of environment and conservation) in determining the exact location and design criteria of the approach roads and bridge and to give consideration to the enhancement of recreational resources in the overall design and location of the bridge and adjacent road.” Amendments. The 2020 amendment added the descriptions for “Duskin Creek”, “Little Piney Creek” and “Piney River” under the “Class I Natural River Areas” designation. Effective Dates. Acts 2020, ch. 715, § 2. June 22, 2020. Attorney General Opinions. Class II designation precluded where river not free flowing, OAG 99-066, 1999 Tenn. AG LEXIS 66 (3/16/99).