FAQ

• Do I need a permit to build a dam?
• Where is my permit?
• How much does it cost to get a dam permit?

  For dams, the required permit fee:
  Pre-construction fee $200 OR
  Construction in progress fee $500

   A water right may also be required.  Fees and information is online at Dam Safety Permits

• Do levees require a permit?
• I want to build a house in the floodplain. Are there special guidelines for building next to the creek?