White Owl Dam is a low hazard earthen dam that has been in a state of disrepair since at least 1999, with conditions worsening over time due to lack of funding for dam repairs. White Owl Dam will be decommissioned.
Location
White Owl Dam is located on White Owl Lake in the Flat Tops 30 miles northwest of Dotsero, Colorado
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/06/2023
2
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| White Owl Dam Decommissioning | Decision Signed Date: 05/08/2023 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | East Zone/Eagle Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |