Decision Memo Completed

Pittsburg and Mineral Basin Decommissioning

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Utah, Utah Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units

We are proposing to decommission two high elevation dams. The strategic decommissioning of these dams would promote a balanced ecological landscape, while allowing forest resources and conservation efforts to be focused on more important projects.

Location

Forest Lake is located south of the American Fork River at the upper reaches of Shaffer Fork (FR194). Pittsburg Lake is located north of the American Fork River, just south of Alta Ski Area (FR007).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/05/2023
2
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Pittsburg and Mineral Basin DecommissioningDecision Signed Date: 11/26/2024
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsPleasant Grove Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management