Section 122. Acquisition for public use

Any person desiring to use a river
  or stream in this state, which is or shall be recognized by law  or  use
  as  a  public  highway, for running logs, timber or wood, by floating or
  flooding, may institute proceedings for the acquisition of the rights of
  riparian owners on such river or stream,  to  the  extent  that  may  be
  necessary,  for  the  public  use thereof as a highway for such purpose,
  pursuant to the provisions of the eminent domain procedure law.