Investigate active and potentially active faults in central Arizona for dams along the Salt River including Horse Mesa and Mormon Flat dams by trenching in 6 locations near Hwy 87 in the sugarloaf area. This project is related to Dam safety.
Location
Approximately 20 miles north of Apache Junction, AZ on Hwy 87.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/27/2023
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Bureau of Reclamation Salt River Dams Seismic Hazard Study | Decision Signed Date: 04/07/2023 |
| Forests | Tonto National Forest |
| Districts | Mesa Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |