Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Paugus Mill Dam Modification

White Mountain National Forest Carroll, New Hampshire Saco Ranger District

Cut five visible logs making up the top layer of the dam in a lateral staggered pattern such that the wood would then be angled downstream, creating grade controls so that the streamflow is redirected.

Location

Between the Bolles and Whitin Brook trails in Albany, Carroll County, New Hampshire. Nearest trailhead is accessed from Paugus Road in Tamworth.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
5/28/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-40d-USFS
Watershed management