Title: Dam Safety Permit
Alternate Title:
Description: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Subject: Dam Safety
Waters, Public
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:12:24 PM
Modification Date: 8/28/2024 8:14:28 AM
Agency Name: Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us
Agency Description:
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages the state's natural resources, hunting, fishing, state forests, state parks, lakes, rivers, streams, boating and water safety, trails, snowmobiling, skiing, education, enforcement, wildlife management, lands and minerals.
Agency Phone: 651-296-6157
888-646-6367
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us
Agency Address: Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of
500 Lafayette Rd.
St. Paul
MN 55155
Division Name: Division of Ecological and Water Resources
Division URL:
Division Description:
Division Phone: 651-259-5715
Division Fax: Division URL:
Division Address:
500 Lafayette Rd., Box 25
St. Paul
MN 55155-4025
Audience: Hold
Application URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mpars/index.html
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:
Contact the DNR, Division of Ecological and Water Resources for details.
Review the MN DNR Permit Guidelines for Dams
Additional Minn. Stats. §§ 103G.511, 103G.515, 103G.521, 103G.525, 103G.531
DNR policy is to regulate the construction and enlargement of dams, as well as the repair, alteration, maintenance, operation, transfer of ownership and abandonment in such a manner as to best provide for public health, safety and welfare.
See DNR Public Waters Permit.
See Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Water Quality Division permits.
A permit from the U.S. Corps of Engineers may be needed for projects requiring a DNR permit for work in public waters.
Rules: 6115.0300 - .0520
Statutes: 103G.501 - .561
Forms:
Apply for permits online at MPARS (MN DNR Permitting and Reporting System)
Fees:
$150
Period of Issuance:
Usually for duration of construction season; can be issued for up to five years.
Length of Determination: Varies depending on completeness of application. Usually within 60 days.
Other Info:
Activity: Dam Safety
Waters, Public
License Detail URL:
Dams and Dam Safety Program in Minnesota
MPARS (MNDNR Permitting and Reporting System)

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