Investigating active and potentially active faults in central Arizona for dams along the Salt and Verde rivers. The investigation involves digging soil pits by hand at 20 locations within the Tonto National Forest.
Location
near Horseshoe Dam near the Horseshoe Dam road, approximately16 air miles Northeast from Cave Creek. The legal location of the project is Township 08N., Range 06E., Section 21, 28, & 33 and Township 6N., 5E., 23 & 34
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/30/2024
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2025 (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 Seismic Hazard Study | Decision Signed Date: 03/31/2025 |
| Forests | Tonto National Forest |
| Districts | Cave Creek Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 08N., Range 06E., Section 21, 28, & 33 and Township 6N., 5E., 23 & 34 |