Decision Memo Completed

Great American Outdoors Act Mitchell Dam Project

Black Hills National Forest Pennington, South Dakota Mystic Ranger District

The proposed project is to either decommission (remove) the dam or repair the dam and remove the built-up silt.

Location

Just off of Highway 16, East of Hill City SD 3 miles.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/28/2024
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Great American Outdoors Act Mitchell Dam ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/28/2024
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsMystic Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 1 South, Range 5 East, Section 28 (43.94054217, -103.5365191) on Spring Creek.
Watershed managementSpecial use managementWildlife, fish, rare plants