Fees

The Dam Safety Office is charged with managing any dam that can store 10-acre-feet (3.26 million gallons) or more of liquid.

By law, the Department of Ecology must collect the following fees:

• Construction permit fees: for examining plans and specifications for dams before they are built or modified.
• Periodic inspection fees: for inspecting dams after they are built.
• Other fees:
  • To enforce dam safety requirements, Ecology may also impose sanctions through regulatory orders or civil penalties.
  • When an emergency condition poses an imminent threat to life, Ecology may take necessary actions. All costs incurred by Ecology are charged to the dam's owner.
  • The cost of an expert opinion is negotiable.

For more information, navigate using the menu to the left or by clicking a link. You can also get complete information in the July 2009 Publication “Dam Safety Fees”.

Construction Fees (New or Modified Dams)
Periodic Inspection Fees
Fee Exceptions
How to Pay Your Fees