N.Y. ENV Law § 15-1713
Waters impounded by dams constructed for power purposes impressed with a public interest
§ 15-1713. Waters impounded by dams constructed for power purposes
impressed with a public interest.
The waters impounded by any dam hereafter constructed for power
purposes on any stream or waterway in the state, shall be impressed with
a public interest and open to the public to fish thereon, when
authorized by other applicable provisions of this chapter subject to the
conditions and limitations found in section 11-1311 of this chapter.