SDCL § 46A-5-7: Construction of works for collection and distribution of water--Furnishing of water for irrigation.

The board of directors may also construct the necessary dams, reservoirs, pumping station, and works for the collection and distribution of water for the district and do any and every lawful act necessary to be done that sufficient water may be furnished to each tract of land in the district for irrigation purposes.

Source: SDC 1939, § 61.0810; SL 1953, ch 482; SDCL, § 46-13-7; SL 1976, ch 277, § 9.