Decision Memo Completed

Spring Creek Dam Emergency Action

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison Ranger District

Construction of a saddle dam to stop water from entering an area causing severe seepage concerns to the left abutment of the dam. If corrective action is not taken dam failure could occur.

Location

Spring Creek, northeast of Gunnison, CO

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/07/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (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
Spring Creek Dam Emergency ActionDecision Signed Date: 09/15/2017
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 6, Township 14 South, Range 83 West, 6th PM
Special use management