Stream Water Permit
Surface WaterAuthorizes the appropriation of surface water (stream water) for beneficial use. Applicants must demonstrate that water is available, that the use serves a present or future beneficial need, and that the diversion will not interfere with existing domestic or prior appropriated uses. Stream water permits require public notice and may be subject to protest and administrative hearing.
Statutory Authority: Title 82, Oklahoma Statutes -- Waters and Water Rights
Conditions for Approval
Water Available
Sufficient water must be physically available in the stream for the proposed appropriation, based on OWRB hydrologic data.
Present or Future Beneficial Need
The applicant must demonstrate a genuine current or reasonably foreseeable beneficial need for the water.
No Interference with Domestic or Existing Uses
The diversion must not interfere with domestic uses or prior appropriated water rights on the stream.
No Interference with Area Water Users (Out-of-Area Use)
If water is to be transported outside the stream's watershed, the diversion must not injure water users within the area of origin.
Requirements
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Fee Schedule
| Volume (AF/year) | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 – 320 AF | $500 |
| 321 – 640 AF | $700 |
| 641 – 1,500 AF | $900 |
| Over 1,500 AF | $900* |
Source: OWRB Application for a Long-Term Stream Water Permit (Revised 2/15/2025)
Calculate exact fee for your volumeSeasonal Restrictions & Notes
- Low-flow periods (July-September) may trigger seasonal diversion restrictions.
- Surface water in the Grand River Basin is under GRDA jurisdiction, not OWRB.