Decision Memo Completed

Bagley Dam Decommissioning

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Whatcom, Washington Mt Baker Ranger District

This project consists of demolishing Bagley Dam, installing a recreational trail bridge at the current dam site, re-routing a small section of the Bagley Lakes Loop trail, and stream channel reconstruction.

Location

Bagley Dam is located in the upper reach of Bagley Creek near the Mt. Baker Ski Area and just outside the Mt. Baker Wilderness boundary on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Whatcom County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/18/2023
2
Comment Period
12/18/2023
3
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management; Watershed Improvements
Bagley Dam DecommissioningDecision Signed Date: 03/01/2024
ForestsMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
DistrictsMt Baker Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementRecreation management