Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority
Chapter 35 - Lake Rules
Subchapter 11 - Permits for Wharves, Landings, Buoys, Breakwaters and Docking Facilities
Section 300:35-11-7 - Rail-systems, tram systems, and boat ramps

(a) No private or commercial rail-systems, tram systems, or boat ramps shall be constructed on GRDA property or waters without first obtaining a permit.

(b) A rail-system is used to accommodate a watercraft storage facility where standard dock installations are not applicable or desirable.

(c) A tram-system is a device capable of transporting people to and from a boat dock (or other floating structure) either for private, public or commercial use. Tram-systems are typically utilized on steep inclines associated with cliffs, bluffs, or to accommodate individuals with physical limitations.

(d) Railways and tram systems shall be maintained in a manner such that all electrical systems are to code, that environmental guidelines are met, and that the structures are safe and pose no risk or threat to the public.

(e) No boat ramp shall be constructed unless the ramp may be accessed by at least twenty-five (25) homeowners in a residential community or the public at large. Approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and/or other state and federal agencies may also be required.