42-324. Structures in lieu of head gate; delivery of key.
42-324
42-324. Structures in lieu of head gate; delivery of key.If the proprietors of any such works shall construct therein next belowthe head gate or head thereof a waste gate, or other opening, so that thewhole of the waters of such works may be discharged therefrom and returnedto the source of supply thereof, and shall place therein a gate which maybe set and locked in like manner as herein prescribed in respect of thehead gate and shall provide and deliver the key thereof in like manner ashereinbefore provided in respect of a head gate, then and in such case, inlieu of closing the head gate of such works, such waste gate, sand-gate orother place of discharge may be opened and locked so as to discharge thewhole or any necessary part of the waters diverted by such works and returnthe same to the source of supply thereof; and such waste gate shall be heldto comply with all the requirements herein respecting the providing of ahead gate for such works.
History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art 4, § 4; May 20; R.S. 1923, 42-324.