these include sub-basins formed by some major tributaries. The river basins listed in the water withdrawal statute are: Broad, Haw , Deep , Cape Fear, South , Northeast Cape Fear, New, Catawba , South Fork Catawba, Chowan, Meherrin , Nolichucky, French Broad, Pigeon , Hiwassee, Little Tennesse, Tuckaseegee , Savannah, Lumber,