The overseer of highways shall cause to be filled or covered, as provided in section 23-13-06, any and all wells situated on any United States lands, state lands, or common school lands within the overseer's district. The overseer shall receive such compensation, payable out of the road and bridge fund of the township as the board of township supervisors, on presentation of the overseer's account therefor verified by oath, shall deem reasonable.
N.D.C.C. § 23-13-07