Decision Memo Completed

Pyramid Dam Solar Panels

Angeles National Forest Los Angeles, California Angeles National Forest All Units

So. CA Edison proposes to install a < 1 acre solar power generation facility on top of Pyramid Dam. This facility will provide power to operate the dam. An older underground line failed in 2018 and was not feasible to replace.

Location

Pyramid Dam is located east of Interstate 5 Freeway, in northwest Los Angeles County. The community of Castaic is approx. 10 miles SE of the dam.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/11/2024
2
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Solar
Pyramid Dam Solar PanelsDecision Signed Date: 10/01/2024
ForestsAngeles National Forest
DistrictsSanta Clara/Mojave Rivers
Legal Land DescriptionT. 6 N, R. 18 W, Sec. 2, NW
Special use management