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Is Entergy Arkansas LLC still permitting boat docks for lakes Hamilton and 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.

Does Entergy Arkansas allow floating docks?

Yes. But several years ago, we established a guideline that requires 7 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.

Can my dock be covered with a roof?

Roofs may be permitted to cover the area of the boat slip/stall and the associated fingers (up to 6 feet wide) except in these instances:

• Swim decks may not be covered by a roof
• Multifamily developments with six slips or more may not cover docks with rooftops
• Personal watercraft ramps/lifts/stalls/slips may not be covered by a roof.

If my neighbor will not sign off or give permission, or if they have 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.

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.

Can I install a personal watercraft ramp without a permit?

No. Only facilities that have been expressly permitted through Entergy Arkansas LLC may be placed at a location on the lakes.

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.

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.

My seawall needs some repair. Do I need a permit?

Most likely your wall work will need a permit. Water and wave action can result in wear and tear on a wall, and the material that makes up the wall is affected differently.

You can perform these few maintenance activities without a permit request:

• You can power wash and/or paint a wall without a permit.
• If you have a block or rock wall and some of the mortar has gone missing, you can tuck-point the mortar joints without permit.

Any wall failures, regardless of length or size (even if restacking blocks on an existing footer with no lakebed impact), failure at the footing area of the wall, any scope of work that could or will impact to the lakebed – all require a permit.

Can I use a bulldozer in the lake bed?

No. Heavy machinery can potentially damage the lake bottom and affect water quality.

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.

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.

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.

Can I get a speed zone or “no wake” buoy?

No. New buoys are no longer permitted in residential areas. Click here to learn more on the Garland County ordinance on buoys.