Decision Memo Completed

Wildhorse Dam Decommissioning

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Weld, Colorado Pawnee Ranger District

The Pawnee Ranger District proposes to remove the Wildhorse Dam to improve safety and restore the natural stream channel and flood plain.

Location

The project area is located on the Pawnee Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/10/2023
2
Comment Period
02/05/2024
3
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Wildhorse Dam Decommissioning and Removal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/24/2024
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsPawnee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship - 9N, Range -60W, Sec - 26
Watershed management