Decision Memo Completed

Silver Lake Dam Operation and Maintenance Permit

Plumas National Forest Plumas, California Mt. Hough Ranger District

This project proposes to allow Spanish Ranch Quincy LLC to operate and maintain the Silver Lake Dam under a Special Use Permit. This proposal would authorize the use of the dam for continuing water impoundment, and ensure maintenance.

Location

Silver Lake, north of Meadow Valley, CA

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/05/2023
2
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Silver Lake Dam Operation and Maintenance PermitDecision Signed Date: 12/04/2023
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsMt. Hough Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management