Decision Memo Completed

Upper Citico Creek Dam Removal

Cherokee National Forest Monroe, Tennessee Tellico Ranger District

Remove dam on Citico Creek just downstream of Doublecamp Creek to restore aquatic organism passage, natural geomorphology and bedload transport regime.

Location

Citico Creek downstream of Doublecamp Creek confluence

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/24/2015
2
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Upper Citico Creek Dam RemovalDecision Signed Date: 10/01/2015
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsTellico Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants