I am not in favor of most government regulation and have been stung by it also, but this regulation was put in place because some folks built large ponds/lakes with tall dams and they let go harming those down-stream. When the risk extends beyond an individuals property lines, somebody has to make sure decisions are equitable. Unfortunately, common sense seems to go out the window once the goverment nimwits get involved. Otherwise, the regulation would consider each situation on its own merits.
