Bullhead City Az Riverfront Homes & Land Colorado River Guidelines

If you’re thinking about buying or currently own a home or a lot along the Colorado River there are certain guidelines to follow for improvements that are regulated by the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers. The types of activities along the Colorado River requiring authorization and permits from the Corps. include but are not limited to docks, fishing piers, swim platforms, ramps, retaining walls, beach creation/enhancement, excavation/dredging, buoy placement, boat/jet ski lifts and generally any activity which breaches the plane of the OHWM; ordinary high water mark.

Of the few privately owned properties; homes and land along the Colorado River the most common questions of current owners or possible buyers of property include: Can I excavate/dredge along the the river of my property? Can I build a dock and or launch ramp? Can I put in a sandy beach at the shoreline? and May I put in a retaining wall on my property? The answer to all these questions is “YES” but the Army Corps. of Engineers do have guidelines that must be followed and authorized with permits prior to any construction activity. In order to maintain the native shorelines currently undeveloped or minimally developed, and to minimize the cumulative effects of the shoreline and impacts to the aquatic ecosystem; the Corps. may limit shoreline developments.  Click below for specific guidelines and Army Corps. of Engineers contact info.

Colorado River Guidelines