Decision Memo Completed

Tendoy Lake Dam Removal

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Beaverhead, Montana Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units

This project is proposed to remove the deteriorated and failing dam on Tendoy Lake to ensure water that leaves the lake stays in the Willow Creek drainage. The project is intended to benefit native fish and won't change water levels in the lake.

Location

Pioneer Landscape, Torrey Mountain Recommended Wilderness Management Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/19/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Population Enhancements
Tendoy Dam RemovalDecision Signed Date: 09/27/2017
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsDillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4S, R11W, Section 4
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants