Lake Livingston Bulkhead FAQ & Contact

Yes when the bulkhead is an improvement on Lake Livingston Project lands TRA owns or controls. TRA’s shoreline application lists bulkheads, and the approved permit must be recorded in the county deed records before construction begins.

TRA requires a permit for improvements on Lake Livingston Project lands it owns or controls. TRA’s application lists docks, boathouses, piers, boat slips and other shoreline improvements.

TRA publishes a maximum pier length of 150 feet, or one-third of the width of the water to the opposite shore.

Yes. TRA states that the permit must be recorded in the county deed records before construction begins, or the authorization is void.

Any electrical work must meet the National Electrical Code and be done by a TDLR-licensed electrical contractor. The contractor’s name and license number go on the application.

TRA controls a flowage easement above the 131-foot MSL conservation pool. It reaches up to 135 feet MSL at the south end and 140 feet MSL at the north end. Construction in the flowage easement area requires a Joint Use Agreement and Permit.

Warning signs can include a wall leaning toward the water, sinkholes or soft spots behind it, soil washing through gaps, cracked or deteriorated sections, loose tiebacks or caps, or water pooling behind the wall after rain.

It depends on what failed and how much of the wall is affected. A marine contractor can look at the wall, the soil behind it and the overall shoreline, then explain whether a limited repair or larger replacement makes sense.

A bulkhead is a constructed retaining wall at the shoreline. Riprap is a sloped layer of rock used along the bank. Some shorelines may use one approach, while others may use both depending on the site and project design.

Cost depends on factors such as shoreline length, material, wall height, water depth and access, removal of an old wall, tiebacks, backfill, add-ons and permit drawings. [PRICE PER LINEAR FOOT — confirm with local contractor]. [TYPICAL PROJECT RANGE — confirm with local contractor].

Timing depends on the job, the contractor’s schedule and TRA approval.

Unpermitted shoreline work can become the property owner’s problem. TRA requires permits for covered improvements on Lake Livingston Project lands it owns or controls, and an approved permit must be recorded before construction or the authorization is void. Contact TRA directly to confirm the next step for the property.