Terms Used In Tennessee Code 69-11-107

  • Dam: means any artificial barrier, together with appurtenant works, that does or may impound or divert water, and that either:
    (A) Is or will be twenty feet (20') or more in height from the natural bed of the stream or watercourse at the downstream toe of the barrier, as determined by the commissioner. See Tennessee Code 69-11-102
  • Owner: means any person who owns an interest in, controls, or operates a dam. See Tennessee Code 69-11-102

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require multiple applications for certificates of approval by each owner of a dam where there are multiple owners of the dam, if all owners are listed in the application filed by any one (1) of them.