Rush Meadows Dam Geomembrane Installation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2009068399
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Rush Meadows Dam Geomembrane Installation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/30/2009
Document Description
Rush Meadows Dam is a 50 foot high concrete arch dam that is operated as part of the SCE hydroelectric power generation system under Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Project No. 1389. This dam impounds Rush Creek and maintains minimum instream flows that replenish Gem Lake, which is the forebay to the penstock and powerhouse. Increased leakage from Rush Meadows Dam compromises its holding capacity. SCE proposes to seal leaks by installing a geomembrane liner and to conduct repairs, which will extend the operating life of the dam.
Contact Information
Name
Whalen Toy
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Mono
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15304 - Class 1, 4
Reasons for Exemption
SCE proposes to repair the deteriorated surface areas of Rush Meadows Dam due to years of exposure to the elements.
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