Los Banos Detention Dam Ponding Basin Excavation
Summary
SCH Number
2017028199
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Los Banos Detention Dam Ponding Basin Excavation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/8/2017
Document Description
The ponding basin downstream of the outfall pipes need to be expanded by removing vegetation and about 200 cubic yards of sediment to increase for containing seepage from the dam. This work is necessary to prevent compromising the integrity of the dam. The SWP Contractors will benefit.
Contact Information
Name
Casey Jones
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Los Banos
Counties
Merced
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(m)
Reasons for Exemption
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation owns LBDD, but the facility and appurtenant structures are operated and maintained by DWR. The project will provide a negligible increase in the capacity of the existing ponding basin. Existing Facilities - Minor repairs and alterations to exisitng dams and appurtenant structures under the supervision of the DWR applies.
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