Decision Memo Completed

Clear Branch Dam Subsurface Exploration

Mt. Hood National Forest Hood River, Oregon Mt. Hood National Forest All Units

This project will temporarily draw down Laurance Lake in order to conduct an investigative study of the Clear Branch Dam requiring drilling seven boreholes in the dam. During this time the area will be closed to the public.

Location

Clear Branch Dam

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/10/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations; Facility Maintenance; Research And Development
Decision Decided Date07/21/2021
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsHood River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT IS, R 9E, Sec. 27 NW  NE , Willamette Meridian
ResearchFacility managementSpecial use management