On Lake Havasu the shoreline is federally managed by the BLM Lake Havasu Field Office, not the state and not private owners, so you generally do not put a private dock on your own frontage. Most boat lifts and docks here are installed at marinas, which handle the shoreline authorization.
The federal rules apply within 1,000 feet of the 450-foot high-water mark. Because buyers do not own the frontage, the practical path for most people is a slip at a marina rather than a private dock.
If you are working with a marina, they set the stipulations and we set up your lift or dock to fit. If you think your situation is different, tell us and we will help you sort out who actually has authority before you commit.
What this means for you. Talk to us about a marina setup, or bring us your specific parcel and we will help you find the right authority.
Source: BLM Lake Havasu Field Office . General guidance; verify current rules with the managing authority before you build.
Not sure how this applies to you? Tom can talk it through.