Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 300 - Grand River Dam Authority
Chapter 35 - Lake Rules
Subchapter 13 - Permits for Dikes, Excavations, Dredgings, Erosion Control Devices, Retaining Walls, and Shoreline Stabilization
Section 300:35-13-3 - Dredging

(a) All dredging activities on GRDA-owned property require a permit from GRDA. Dredging is defined as the activities associated with digging, gathering, removing, or deepening of any channel, depression, or cavity to achieve sufficient navigable water depth (i.e. 8' at 742' PD Grand Lake, or 619' msl Lake Hudson. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may also require a permit for dredging activities. Additionally, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must approve all dredging activities on GRDA waters requiring the removal of more than 2,000 cubic yards of material or metals test results indicate toxicity levels as outlined in the current dredging management plan. A wetland delineation study must accompany every application and the study must be conducted by a GRDA approved wetland delineation specialist. Dredging activities must be conducted in accordance with the GRDA dredging management plan and the Shoreline Management Plan. These approvals and permits must be obtained prior to commencing any dredging activity.

(b) Dredging of individual boat channels shall be approved only when GRDA determines there is no other practicable alternative to achieving sufficient navigable water depth and the action would not substantially impact sensitive resources.