Decision Memo Completed

Back 90 Dam Removal

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Oconee, South Carolina Andrew Pickens Ranger District

We propose removing the Back 90 dam which is located in the Long Creek drainage. An engineering assessment indicates that the dam is in danger of failure.

Location

Located in the Long Creek drainage in the Southern portion of the district south of the intersection of Orchard Road and Woodall Shoals Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/28/2022
2
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2023 (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
Back 90 Dam RemovalDecision Signed Date: 12/12/2022
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsAndrew Pickens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management