Minnesota Statutes 103G.505 – Dam Construction and Maintenance by State
Subdivision 1.Authority.
The commissioner may construct, maintain, and operate dikes, dams, and other structures necessary to maintain uniform water levels established under this chapter to improve navigation, protect and improve domestic water supply, protect and preserve fish and other wildlife, protect the public interest in the shore and shorelines of public waters, and promote public health.
Subd. 2.Acquiring land.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 103G.505
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of natural resources. See Minnesota Statutes 103G.005
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Public waters: means :
(1) water basins assigned a shoreland management classification by the commissioner under sections 103F. See Minnesota Statutes 103G.005
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 103G.505
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of natural resources. See Minnesota Statutes 103G.005
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Public waters: means :
(1) water basins assigned a shoreland management classification by the commissioner under sections 103F. See Minnesota Statutes 103G.005
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
The commissioner may acquire lands or any necessary interest in lands by purchase, gift, or condemnation.
Subd. 3.Operating dams on state property.
Dams owned by the state or built on property owned or controlled by the state must be maintained under the direction of the commissioner and operated under the commissioner’s direction and control.
Subd. 4.Accepting local funding.
The commissioner may accept funds from local governmental and civic agencies or persons to acquire property for or to construct, maintain, or operate dams and control structures.