Decision Memo Completed

Range - Big Flat and Smith Flat Reservoirs, Gray Beal Spring

San Juan National Forest Montezuma, Colorado Mancos/Dolores Ranger District

Proposal for two new reservoirs to improve livestock distribution and for reconstruction of spring to restore natural water flow patterns.

Location

NE of Mancos, Colorado. Big Flat Reservoir will be near FR566 north of Middle Mancos River; Smith Flat Reservoir will be near FR331 north of Rampart Hills; Gray Beal Spring is north of Box Canyon Trl.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/15/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements
Smith Flat Spring and ReservoirDecision Signed Date: 09/12/2016
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsMancos/Dolores Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBig Flat Reservoir: T36N R12W Sec. 5; Smith Flat Reservoir: T37N R12W Sec. 21; Gray Beal Spring: T37N R12W Sec. 20
Grazing management