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Water Rights
IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Water Rights Applications/Forms

Application for a Flood Control Permit
Application for a Water Right Permit for Irrigation Water Use
Application for a Water Right Permit for Nonirrigation uses (e.g. Municipal, Rural Water System, Commercial, Industrial, Recreation uses)
Application for a Vested Water Right Permit for Irrigation uses (system operational prior to 1955)
Application for a Vested Water Right Permit for Nonirrigation uses (system operational prior to 1955)
Application for a Well Driller License (written exam also required)
Application for a Well Pump Installer License
Application to renew a Well Driller License
Application to renew a Well Pump Installer License
Irrigation Questionnaire Annual Reporting Form
Location Notice for construction of a Dam/Dugout
Notice of Completion of Works and Application of Water to Beneficial Use filed for Water Use Permits
Notice of Transfer of Ownership of a Water Use Permit/Right
Registration of Navigable Stream Fence Crossing (fillable online and print or download form and fill)
South Dakota Water Well Completion Report (fillable online and print or download form and fill)
South Dakota Well and Test Hole Plugging Report
South Dakota Well Rehabilitation Report
Temporary water use permit for construction activities, drilling or testing purposes

Water Rights Resources

Program Information
  • Water Rights Homepage
  • Water Management Board
Water Use
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Permitting/Forms
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Databases
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Laws & Rules
  • Laws & Rules Summary
  • Laws & Rules
  • Dictionary of Terms
Miscellaneous
  • Pump Installer Licensing
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Department Secretary:
Hunter Roberts

523 E Capitol Ave,
Pierre, SD 57501-3182

605-773-5559

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