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Originally Posted by SAMIAM
Just curious...who determines where the high water mark is,and what are the standards? I was just thinking that that sometimes in the spring,the water is all the way over the beach and 20' up the lawn.Does that make it public property?
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This refers to rivers but I don't think there is a seperate definition for lakes.
CHAPTER 483-B
COMPREHENSIVE SHORELAND PROTECTION ACT
Section 483-B:4
XI-c. "Ordinary high water mark'' means the line on the shore, running parallel to the main stem of the river, established by the fluctuations of water and indicated by physical characteristics such as a clear, natural line impressed on the immediate bank, shelving, changes in the character of soil, destruction of terrestrial vegetation, the presence of litter and debris, or other appropriate means that consider the characteristics of the surrounding areas. Where the ordinary high water mark is not easily discernable, the ordinary high water mark may be determined by the department of environmental services.