Dams in areas leased by county; restrictions; control by circuit judge; when

Wis. Stat. § 31.35
in effect
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(1) Dams controlling the water elevations in areas covered by leases made under s. 59.01 shall be operated in such manner as not to divert waters or withhold from any cranberry reservoir to the damage of any cranberry marsh now served or dependent upon such water supply or to any crops or works therein. (2) The circuit court for the county where the leased lands are located shall, upon petition and proof that any cranberry marsh or crops or works thereon are endangered or likely to be damaged by the operation of any dam or water control, make a summary order for the release, impounding or control of the waters affected by the dam or dams, to be and remain in force until dissolved by due notice and hearing.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/31.35Fetched: 10/7/2026

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