Decision Memo Completed

Middle Creek Tributary Dam Removal

Mendocino National Forest Lake, California Upper Lake Ranger District

Hand removal of small concrete water supply dam from tributary of W Fk Middle Creek. The dam was abandoned as a water supply in 1987, but never removed. Removal will restore natural stream flow and hydrology.

Location

Nearby Middle Creek Campground, about 6 miles north of the bucolic town of Upper Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/10/2009
2
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Middle Creek Tributary Dam RemovalDecision Signed Date: 03/02/2010
ForestsMendocino National Forest
DistrictsUpper Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 3 T16N R10W MDBM
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management