Decision Memo Completed

South Branch Gale River Dam Removal

White Mountain National Forest Grafton, New Hampshire White Mountain National Forest All Units

Littleton Water and Light has requested the removal of the South Branch Gale River Dam, located on National Forest land. The infrastructure will be removed and the area restored to a natural riverine habitat.

Location

Bethlehem, Grafton County, New Hampshire, just off Gale River Loop Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/13/2019
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2020 (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; Special Use Authorizations; Watershed Improvements
South Branch Gale River Dam RemovalDecision Signed Date: 03/11/2020
ForestsWhite Mountain National Forest
DistrictsPemigewasset Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsSpecial use managementWatershed management