Sec. 82-1. - Obstruction or diversion of watercourse.

Every person owning, controlling or in possession of lands in the city through which or through part of which a stream, ditch, gully, creek, brook or any natural drain runs shall keep the bed of same free from obstructions. No person shall in any way unlawfully obstruct any of said watercourses in the city, nor shall any person divert the same so as to flood, undermine, cause damage to, or interfere with the use of any public highway or other public lands.

(Code 1971, § 24-2)