Water Reservoir/Dam Permit

How Do I Apply?

Please visit the Land Development & Zoning Applications section of our Citizenserve Citizen Access Portal.

When are Water Reservoir/Dam Permits Required?

A permit is required to construct, remove, maintain, or improve a dam and water reservoir where the land disturbance will be 5,000 sq. ft. or greater.

A Flood Plain Development permit application will also be required in addition to this permit application where any portion of the project is located within the regulated flood plain.

Special Application Information, Fees & Plan Review

To apply for this permit, enter Land Disturbance as the Permit Type and enter Water Reservoir/Dam Permit as the Sub Type. Installation or removal of dams/berms across natural watercourses requires approval from the Director of Community Development or from the County Council per Section 405.5026 of the County Codes
Dams regulated by Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) (generally 35 feet high and greater) – Provide all documentation required by MDNR and a copy of the construction permit issued by MDNR.
Dams not regulated by MDNR – See Design Requirement Policy for Dams Not Regulated by the Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources (PDF)
Erosion & Sediment Control Plans & Supplemental Information per 412.060 of the County Codes.
Engineering Calculations Required in Article IV of the County Codes and Section 60 of the Design Criteria.
Plan Review Fee per 425.020.N.1 of the County Codes.