RSA 482:4 Investigation of High and Low Levels.

The department is authorized to make such investigations as, in its opinion, the public good requires with respect to high or low water levels in the inland public waters of the state and the rights, instrumentalities and practices which affect or control such levels with a view to the exercise of such control, in a manner consistent with public and private rights and interests, as will best promote the public health and safety and the enjoyment and value of such public waters. When the department may deem expedient, it may ascertain the extent to which owners and managers of dams take into consideration variations of runoff and plan for and anticipate emergencies. Owners of dams, at the reasonable request of the department shall make available to the department such records of water leve