Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Entergy Arkansas, Inc. still permitting boat docks for lakes
Hamilton & Catherine?
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Does Entergy Arkansas allow floating docks?
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Can my dock be covered with a roof?
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If my neighbor will not sign off giving permission, or has
negative comments, will Entergy Arkansas still allow me to construct my
facility?
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Can I move a floating dock onto my property while I wait for it
to be permitted?
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Can I install a Personal Water Craft (PWC) ramp without a permit?
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As long as my dock has a permit tag on it – do I have a permit
with Entergy Arkanas?
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My permit is a couple of years old but I didn’t build it out yet,
is it still good?
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My seawall needs some repair. Do I need a permit?
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Can I use a bulldozer in the lake bed?
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How long does it take to get a Dredging Permit?
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Can I add riprap in front of my existing seawall?
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My dock keeps floating off. What can I do?
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Can I get a Speed Zone or “No Wake” buoy?
Is Entergy Arkansas, Inc. still
permitting boat docks for lakes Hamilton & Catherine?
Yes, and
we do so every day. In the past we have increased the amount of frontage
required to be eligible for a boat dock (from 45 feet to 75 feet), but any
property platted prior to January 1, 2006 still qualifies under the old
guideline of 45 feet.
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Does Entergy Arkansas allow floating docks?
Yes. But, several years
ago we established a guideline that requires seven feet of water depth at the
location of the dock (usually at the end of the ramp) in order to reduce the
number of docks that require relocation each year for the drawdown
period. Floating docks are also prohibited in Limited Use Zones defined as
Fish Spawning and Nursery Areas and wetlands.
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Can my dock be covered with a roof?
Roofs are allowed to be
permitted to cover the area of the slip and the associated fingers (up to six
feet wide). There are only two limits we have pertaining to roofs – #1 Swim
decks may not be covered by a roof, #2 Multifamily developments with six slips
or more may not cover docks with rooftops.
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If my neighbor will not sign off giving permission, or has negative
comments, will Entergy Arkansas still allow me to construct my facility?
Neighbor
Comment Forms are just that – Comment Forms not Permission Slips. These forms
are a matter of courtesy to your neighbors to allow them a chance to review
your facility plans and to provide them with a chance to comment on the
proposed facility. If you are not able to personally contact your neighbor, we
request that you make every effort to send the forms (including drawings of
your proposed facilities) to them via certified mail and send the claim forms
to us with your application. While we take into consideration the comments
provided by your neighbors, we rely on our guidelines to determine if your
request may be approved.
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Can I move a floating dock onto my property while I wait for it to be
permitted?
No. Moving a dock from one location to another (excluding
relocating for drawdown conditions) requires a permit to be approved before
any relocation occurs. Only once a facility has been permitted may it be
placed on the property. Floating docks in particular have more limitations on
their placement so don’t get caught with a dock you cannot use. Remember to
request for a permit before any construction or relocation occurs to avoid any
difficulty.
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Can I install a Personal Water Craft (PWC) ramp with out a permit?
No.
Only facilities that have been expressly permitted through Entergy Arkansas,
Inc. may be placed at a location on the Lakes.
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As long as my dock has a permit tag on it – do I have a permit
with Entergy Arkansas?
Just because someone else installed or
permitted a facility does not mean that it is properly permitted to you.
Permits are only valid if they are in the current owner's name and for the
facilities that are present at that location.
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My permit is a couple of years old but I didn’t build it out yet.
Is it still good?
No, Permits for installing or constructing new
private facilities are good for one year. But, if it was not
installed/constructed, the permittee has the option to file for an extension
or request a new permit.
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My seawall needs some repair. Do I need a permit?
Maybe.
Restacking stones or patching holes in the mortar of a seawall does not
require a permit, but any work that requires resetting a footer or any digging
in the lake bed does. If you are concerned with the extent of the repair, you
can contact our office to discuss the situation, and we will help you with the
process.
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Can I use a bulldozer in the lake bed?
No. Heavy machinery
can potentially damage the lake bottom and affect water quality.
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How long does it take to get a Dredging Permit?
Dredging
or removing silt from the lake bed can be undertaken only during the winter
drawdown. It requires a permit, and that permit can take up to four months to
be reviewed by all the agencies involved, so you need to plan ahead.
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Can I add riprap in front of my existing seawall?
Yes. In
fact, adding riprap in front of an existing seawall does not require a permit
fee. But, a permit request must still be filed with our office.
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My dock keeps floating off. What can I do?
Floating docks
located in areas of high flow may need additional stabilization and may
require "concrete dead men" and "stiff arms" for anchorage.
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Can I get a Speed Zone or “No Wake” buoy?
No.
New buoys are no longer permitted in residential areas.
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