Indiana Code Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources § 14-27-2-1

Sec. 1. A person, an officer, a corporation, a limited liability company, or an association authorized by law to maintain, protect, or repair a levee constructed under Indiana law may purchase for the use of the levee the real property that is necessary, in the opinion of the person, officer, corporation, limited liability company, or association, to protect, maintain, or repair the levee.  If the person, officer, corporation, limited liability company, or association is unable to agree with the owner of the real property, the person, officer, corporation, limited liability company, or association may proceed to acquire the real property by condemnation in the same manner and with the same effect as provided by law for the condemnation of real property for railroad purposes.