Decision Memo Completed

Clear Branch Dam Safety Improvements

Mt. Hood National Forest Hood River, Oregon Hood River Ranger District

Remove approximately 30 trees from the south Clear Branch Dam abutment and add riprap to the upstream (west) face of the dam as per FERC directive to improve dam integrity and safety.

Location

Laurance Lake, approximately seven miles SW of Parkdale, Oregon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/31/2010
2
Decision
09/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2010 (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 ActivityFacility Maintenance
Middle Fork Irrigation District 2010 Maintenance ProjectsDecision Signed Date: 09/27/2010
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsHood River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1N, R9E, Section 27
Special use managementFacility management