Decision Memo Completed

City of Helena Ten Mile System Diversion Replacements

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Lewis and Clark, Montana Lewis And Clark National Forest All Units

City of Helena to replace 6 concrete water intake structures in the Ten Mile Creek drainage, 3 are on National Forest. Structures would be replaced 1-2 at a time, using temporary dams and channels to keep water flowing and maintain drinking water.

Location

Moose Creek and Banner Creek Structures will be replaced approximately within their existing profiles. Minnehaha Creek Structure will add a new wingwall extending 14' upstream from existing structure.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/17/2024
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
City of Helena Ten Mile System Diversion ReplacementsDecision Signed Date: 07/03/2024
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsHelena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 20, T. 9 N, R. 5 W (Moose Ck. Structure) Sec. 29, T. 9 N, R. 5 W (Minnehaha Ck. Structure) Sec. 9, T. 8 N, R. 5 W (Banner Ck. Structure)
Special use management