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Indiana Code Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources § 14-26-8-4

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 4. A petition must do the following:

(1) State the name of the lake.

(2) State the lake's location by section, township, range, and county.

(3) State the lake's approximate surface area in acres.

(4) Describe the nature of the work desired, whether it is:

(A) the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or rehabilitation of a control dam;

(B) the construction of a pumping station or a diversion ditch;

(C) the construction, reconstruction, repair, or recleaning of an outlet ditch;

(D) a combination of any number of purposes permitted by this subdivision;  or

(E) another purpose.

(5) Allege that the work is practicable and of public need.

(6) State the level at which it is desired to maintain or stabilize the lake.  The level must be stated with reference to at least one (1) of the following:

(A) Sea level datum if ascertainable.

(B) A lawfully established staff gauge installed in the lake from which the desired water level can be readily observed by an interested or affected party.

(7) If the lake lies in more than one (1) county, show the approximate surface area of the lake in acres that lies in each county.

(8) If the lake or any part of the lake lies within a city or town, state the approximate surface area of the lake that lies within the city or town.

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