Decision Memo Completed

Lower Camp Four Springs Dam Removal

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Taylor, Wisconsin Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units

The US Forest Service is proposing to remove an existing concrete water level control structure (dam) and surrounding fill material on the lower reaches of Camp Four Springs and restore the area to historic flood plain elevation.

Location

This project is located approximately 12 miles east of Park Falls in T40N, R2E, Section 14, Price County, WI.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/21/2016
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Lower Camp Four Springs Dam RemovalDecision Signed Date: 06/27/2016
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsMedford-Park Falls Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management