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Wisconsin Statutes Public Lands, Waters and Natural Resources (Ch. 23 to 33) § 31.07. Applications for permits to operate and maintain existing dams

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

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.

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