Get Idaho Private Pond Permit

The Water Right: Applying for a Permit to Store Water With few exceptions, the storage of water requires a water-right permit; regardless of size, or whether or not the pond or reservoir already exists. In 1995, the Oregon Legislature created a new program, the Alternate Reservoir Process, for small ponds.

Before stocking fish, a landowner or leasee must obtain a Private Fish Pond Permit. Private Fish Pond Permits insure that the pond owner has met the necessary requirements for fish or bullfrog stocking. In addition, the permits allow IDFG to monitor and prevent introductions of fish that could harm wild populations.

Constructed ponds will almost always require permits. The type of permits required depends on several factors: location, size, method of construction (excavated, bermed), and purpose.

State wetlands regulation requires that you obtain a permit from the N.H. Department of Environmental Services (“DES”), prior to undertaking any excavation, removal, filling, dredging or construction activity in and adjacent to waters of the State, or in wetlands (i.e., below the mean high water line).

You may need a permit depending on where the pond will be located. If you can build the irrigation pond in upland or an isolated fresh water wetland, generally, you will not need a permit from the DEP*. However, building a pond in or near (within 100 feet of) a river, stream, or brook will need a permit from DEP.