Below are the main restrictions imposed by the Army Corps of Engineers.  Though all of these apply, we can help you determine if there are any other restrictions that will apply to your situation.

• Only one dock is allowed per deeded lot

• There must be 50’ between docks at full pool.  This will be determined on a first come, first serve basis.

• A dock can not extend more than 1/3 of the distance across a cove at full pool.

• There must be 4’ of water underneath the gangway connection to the dock at full pool.

• All docks must have an approved dock plan submitted to the Corps by the dock builder.

• The maximum allowable square footage of a dock is 1120 square feet with a maximum side of 40’.

• The minimum allowable square footage of a dock is 200 square feet with a minimum side of 10’.

• The gangway must be at least 16’ long and no longer than 60’.

• The gangway must be at least 3’ wide and no wider than 6’.

• All covered docks can have a maximum of a 2’ overhanging roof.

• Any permanent attachments such as Jet Ski platforms will count in square footage, unless they are mounted in the dead space between the dock and the shore.

There may be other restrictions that apply to your situation.  Please contact us to help you answer any questions you might have.