Bridges, dams, utility lines, and similar structures crossing above, in, or under navigable waterways require an easement from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) pursuant to IDAPA 20.03.09 – Rules for Easements on State-Owned Submerged Lands.
Easement Process
- Applicant completes and submits an application packet to the local Supervisory Area Office, which includes:
- Application Form
- $300 application fee (hydroelectric producing dams and uses of submerged or formerly submerged lands as a substitute for or to reduce or eliminate the use of uplands require a supplemental fee payable prior to issuance of the easement).
- Detailed plans
- Legal description of easement area
- Copy of Idaho Department of Water Resources Stream Channel Alteration Permit (if applicable)
- IDL reviews the application and will notify applicants if additional information is needed to process the application.
- If approved, IDL will mail the applicant the documents to sign and return to IDL along with the balance on the fee.
Contacts
Department Contact – Boise Staff Office
Andrew Smyth, Program Manager
Public Trust Lands
(208) 334-0248
asmyth@idl.idaho.gov
For questions specific to a location, please contact the nearest Supervisory Area
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