The water of the sluice may be diverted into the main channel for the immediate passage of a boat for a time not exceeding one-half (½) a day, so that the water is returned to the sluice in such manner as not to impair the profitable enjoyment of the mill.
Temporary diversion from sluice
Tenn. Code Ann. § 69-1-109, under General Provisions.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 69-1-109