Environmental Assessment Completed

Cabresto Dam Reconstruction

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Carson National Forest All Units

Propose reconstruction of Cabresto Dam. Dam would meet safety & operational standards of State of NM. Proposal includes breaching existing dam & constructing new dam about 160 feet downstream of existing dam.

Location

Cabresto Dam is located approximately 7 miles NE of Questa NM, adjacent to Latir Wilderness. The condition of existing earthen dam requires reconstruction to address safety needs.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/01/2009
2
Comment Period
06/24/2010
3
Decision
10/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Notice and FONSI Rehabilitation of Cabresto DamDecision Signed Date: 10/01/2010
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsQuesta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 29 N, R. 13 E, Sec. 13 & 24
Special use management