Decision Memo Completed

YWA - Cottage Creek Dam Modification Special Use

Plumas National Forest Yuba, California Feather River Ranger District

Yuba Water Agency has requested authorization to modify a 1960 earthen dam partially occupying NFS lands. The dam is not within the FERC boundary and is not currently authorized through a special use. We propose to authorize modification and operatio

Location

Cottage Creek Dam is located in northeastern Yuba County, approximately 30 miles northeast of Yuba City, at an approximate elevation of 2,000 feet, on Plumas National Forest and YWA-owned land that is directly adjacent to the Tahoe National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/31/2020
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
YWA - Cottage Creek Dam Modification Special UseDecision Signed Date: 03/05/2021
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsFeather River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management