Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 31 - Regulation of dams and bridges affecting navigable waters.
31.07 - Applications for permits to operate and maintain existing dams.

31.07 Applications for permits to operate and maintain existing dams. Any person, firm, corporation or municipality desiring a permit to operate and maintain a dam constructed in or across navigable waters without legislative permission prior to July 10, 1915, shall file with the department a written application therefor setting forth:
(1) The name of the navigable waters in or across which such dam was constructed and a specific description of the dam site.
(2) The year in which the construction of the dam was completed, and a detailed description of the dam and equipment, including the maximum height or head of water that may be maintained thereby and the kind and character of material of which the dam is constructed.
(3) The purpose for which the dam was theretofore operated and is operated at the time application hereunder is made, and the purpose for which it is proposed to operate and maintain the dam.
(4) The approximate amount of hydraulic power developed thereby.
(5) The name of the city, village or town in which the dam site is located and the name of the nearest existing dam above and below the dam site.
(6) Such additional information of any nature whatsoever as may be required by the department.
History: 1993 a. 246.

Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations

Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations

Chapter 31 - Regulation of dams and bridges affecting navigable waters.

31.01 - Definitions.

31.02 - Powers and duties of department.

31.03 - Permits for the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway.

31.04 - Permits for dams.

31.045 - Permits for dams that affect drained lands.

31.05 - Applications for permits to construct.

31.06 - Hearing.

31.07 - Applications for permits to operate and maintain existing dams.

31.08 - Hearing.

31.09 - Proposals to accompany applications.

31.095 - Water power permits, condition precedent.

31.10 - Permit not to be valued.

31.11 - Certificate of terms and forfeiture of permits.

31.12 - Map, profile and plans.

31.13 - Raising or enlarging existing dams.

31.14 - Proof of ability to maintain dams required.

31.18 - Obligations of owners of bridges and dams.

31.185 - Permits to abandon dams.

31.187 - Abandoned dams.

31.19 - Inspection of dams; orders.

31.21 - Transfer of permit.

31.23 - Forfeitures; private bridges and dams.

31.25 - Nuisances, abatement.

31.253 - Dam removal; opportunity for hearing.

31.26 - Civil liabilities.

31.29 - May employ hydraulic engineer and assistants.

31.30 - Dams on Brule River.

31.305 - Dams in the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway.

31.307 - Dam on Milwaukee River.

31.309 - Portage levee system and canal.

31.31 - Dams on nonnavigable streams.

31.32 - Dams not to injure other dams or sites.

31.33 - Jurisdiction of department.

31.34 - Flow of water regulated.

31.35 - Dams in areas leased by county; restrictions; control by circuit judge; when.

31.36 - Levee commissioners.

31.38 - Municipal authority to construct and maintain dams.

31.385 - Dam safety; aid program.

31.387 - Dam rehabilitation projects.

31.39 - Fees for permits, approvals and hearings.

31.99 - Parties to a violation.