The project would remove an instream concrete dam at river mile 8.3 near Young Branch in Citico Creek. The dam would be removed with heavy machinery in a live or wet stream. All dam materials would be removed from the site.
Location
Project is located approximately 13 miles Northeast of Tellico Plains, TN, at river mile 8.3 on Citico Creek, near Young Branch Campground.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/18/2024
2
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Lower Citico Dam Removal Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 10/17/2024 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Tellico Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |