KRS 269.210: Powers of corporation as to ditches -- Condemnation of property.

The corporation may extend its ditches, make other ditches, connect with any creek or

stream and straighten or cut across any curve to facilitate drainage, and, when necessary,

take the lands of private persons. The corporation is vested with the right and power of

eminent domain for the condemnation of land that may be necessary, which remedy shall

be pursued as provided by the Eminent Domain Act of Kentucky, the proceedings to be

brought by the corporation in the Circuit Court, providing due compensation to the

owners of land.