Decision Memo Completed

Payne Lake Auxiliary Spillway Repair

National Forests in Alabama Hale, Alabama Oakmulgee Ranger District

Repair of auxiliary concrete spillway and metal debris rack to fix the internal erosion of soils beneath and beside the spillway that pose a major threat to the long-term viability and continued safe function of the spillway.

Location

Located within Hale County about 20 miles west of the town of Brent and about 30 miles south of Tuscaloosa

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/22/2024
2
Comment Period
03/26/2024
3
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2025 (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 ActivityFacility Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Payne Lake Auxiliary Spillway RepairDecision Signed Date: 08/28/2025
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsOakmulgee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 23 North, Range 6 East, Section 14
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementFacility management