Decision Memo Completed

Woodstock Dam Removal

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Shenandoah, Virginia Lee Ranger District

The USFS is proposing to allow a Special Use Authorization for the removal of the Woodstock Dam and returning the stream back to a natural flow regime.

Location

The West End Woodstock Little Stoney Creek Dam is located from Millertown Road in Edinburg, VA approximately 10 miles from the Town of Edinburg via Highway 675 and 749.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/03/2023
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Watershed Improvements
Woodstock Dam RemovalDecision Signed Date: 05/24/2024
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsLee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementSpecial use management