Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 31 - Regulation of dams and bridges affecting navigable waters.
31.08 - Hearing.

31.08 Hearing. Upon receipt of an application under s. 31.07 procedure shall be had substantially as required by s. 31.06, and if the department finds that such operation and maintenance does not materially obstruct existing navigation or violate other public rights and will not endanger life, health or property, a permit is hereby granted to the applicant, provided the department also finds that the applicant has complied with s. 31.14 (2) or (3).

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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.