Delaware Code § 23-1903

Right of entry to repair banks of stream
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If at any time a breach in the banks of any stream, upon which a lawful dam shall exist, shall occur by reason of flood or from any other
cause whereby the usual volume of water shall be diverted from its customary channel to the injury of the owner of such dam and water
power, such owner may enter in and upon the lands where such breach shall have occurred and repair the dam. All damages which may
occur unto the premises by reason of such entry and repair shall be assessed upon the application of either party in interest in the mode
appointed in § 1902 of this title and subject to the same provisions as to payment or deposit and review.

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