Watters v. Anamosa-Oxford Junction Light & Power Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Jones District Court. — John T. Moffit, ■Judge. Action to enjoin the maintenance of a new concrete dam higher than a crib dam which had existed at substantially the same locality for about 40 years. The State, by petition of intervention, prayed for the same relief. On hearing, the court entered a decree enjoining the maintenance of the new dam with flashboards more than 10 inches in height. The plaintiff and the State appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtLadd, J.
1. The general course of the Wapsipinicon River, in passing through Anamosa, is southeasteidy. A highway bridge, resting on stone abutments, was constructed over the stream, several years ago, and was in existence throughout the period of this controversy. A dam across the river, below the bridge, had existed about 40 years. It had been out temporarily, several times, but was always promptly replaced or repaired. A part of the dam washed out in 1911 and in 1912, and early in 1913, a cement dam was constructed in its stead. Above the bridge a short distance, Buffalo Creek emptied into the…
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