§143-215.25. Definitions

As used in this Part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)        "Dam" means a structure and appurtenant works erected to impound or divert water.

(2)        "Minimum stream flow" or "minimum flow" means a stream flow of a quantity and quality sufficient in the judgment of the Department to meet and maintain stream classifications and water quality standards established by the Department under G.S. 143-214.1 and applicable to the waters affected by the project under consideration, and to maintain aquatic habitat in the length of the stream that is affected.

(1967, c. 1068, s. 3; 1973, c. 1262,  ss. 23, 38; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; c. 878, ss. 2, 4; 1983, c. 306; 1987, c. 827, ss. 154, 175; 1993, c. 394, s. 2.)