Right of eminent domain

Any person, corporation or association may exercise the right of

eminent domain to acquire right-of-way for the storage or conveyance

of water for beneficial use, including the right to enlarge existing

structures, and use the same in common with the former owner. Such

right-of-way shall in all cases be so located as to do the least

damage to private or public property, consistent with proper and

economical engineering construction. Such rights may be acquired in

the manner provided by law for the taking of private property for

public use.