Please click the questions below to find the answers.

General Information Questions

• Who in the Division should correspondence be addressed to?
• Why are annual fees needed and what do they fund?
• How does the Division ensure the safety of dams in California?
• What does the Division do if a dam appears unsafe?
• Will an application be required for my planned alteration or repair work?
• When should the construction fee be submitted?
• Does your agency oversee water rights or issues pertaining to water diversions?
• I just purchased a property having a jurisdictional-size dam – do I need to initiate any action?

Assistance-Related Questions

• How can I arrange to review your files for this dam?
• Can you recommend an engineering consultant for me?
• Can you help me determine whether my house would be flooded or inundated if this dam ever fails?
• Can you tell me if the Division checks this particular dam, and if so, how often?
  

  Technical Guidance Questions

• I am planning to build a small jurisdictional-size earth dam. What sort of geotechnical exploration is needed?
• What are the Division’s requirements for outlet operation?
• Does the Division have specific outlet dewatering requirements for large dams/reservoirs?
• How is dam height determined when evaluating jurisdictional status?