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Management & Storage of Surface Waters

(Dam Safety)

Chapter 40A-4, FAC

 

A permit is required for the construction, alteration, repairs, or abandonment of dams in excess of 10 feet, or impounding more than 50 acre-feet, except those used for agriculture or forestry which are covered under Chapter 40A-44, Florida Administrative Code. Recreation and urban impoundments (man-made ponds) and certain stormwater facilities are regulated by this rule.

A permit is also required for other water management facilities which reroutes, restricts, or alters the rate of flow of watercourses from watersheds that exceed five square miles.

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