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ARTIFICIAL OBSTRUCTION

Any obstruction to the flow of water in a stream that is not a natural obstruction, including any that, while not a significant obstruction in itself, is capable of accumulating debris and thereby reducing the flood-carrying capacity of the stream.

Cary, NC Land Development Ordinance On-line VIC Version - This site last updated 3/4/2008

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