Decision Memo Completed

Mine Creek Dam Removal

Ouachita National Forest Polk, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

This proposal consists of removing a concrete dam to provide for connectivity of Mine Creek to the Cossatot River for aquatic organisms. Access to remove the dam with heavy equipment has been granted on the private land that adjoins the dam.

Location

Mine Creek upstream of the confluence with the Cossatot River south of Mena in Polk County Arkansas

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/05/2019
2
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (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
Mine Creek Dam RemovalDecision Signed Date: 10/24/2019
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S, R29W, Section 32
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsRoad management