Dennett Dam Removal (Request No. 1652-2018-022-001-R4)
Summary
SCH Number
2018068614
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Dennett Dam Removal (Request No. 1652-2018-022-001-R4)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/26/2018
Document Description
Pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1652, the California department of Fish and Wildlife has approved the Dennett Dam Removal project submitted by the Tuolumne River Trust.
The project includes activities related to the removal of Dennett Dam from the Tuolumne River. Dam components and related debris will be demolished while river flow is diverted around the site through an existing overflow channel in the flood plain of the river. After dam removal, the river channel will be graded, including cut and fill of material to control the discharge of accumulated sediments downstream. The banks of the river will be re-vegetated witha native seed mix and planting afyer re-contouring the site. Topographical/bathymetric surveys of the riverbed will be conducted for three years following construction.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Connolly
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Stanislaus
Cross Streets
9th Street Bridge
Waterways
Tuolumne River
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
class 33 - S: 15333
Reasons for Exemption
Consists of small projects not to exceed 5 acres in size to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife.
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