Decision Memo Completed

Beaver Park Dam Rehabilitation Project

Rio Grande National Forest Rio Grande, Colorado Divide Ranger District

The Beaver Park Reservoir dam needs repair and refurbishment. The project includes raising the spillway by 3 feet and changing the outlet controls and downstream flow management. Addditionally, the problem with seepage will be addressed.

Location

Approximately 4 miles south of South Fork, Colorado adjacent to FSR 20.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/06/2013
2
Comment Period
02/07/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Watershed Improvements
Beaver Park Reservoir Dam Rehabilitation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/21/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/21/2013
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsDivide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT39N, R3E, Sec 28,
Watershed managementSpecial use management