Little Panoche Detention Dam Small Mammal Burrow Control
Little Panoche Detention Dam Small Mammal Burrow Control
Summary
SCH Number
2018108443
Lead Agency
Water Resources, Department of
(California Department of Water Resources)
Document Title
Little Panoche Detention Dam Small Mammal Burrow Control
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Document Description
Small mammal burrows will be carefully excavated on the downstream face of the LPDD using shovels and other hand tools. The burrows will be excavated up to 2 feet in depth, allowing any animals present to leave the burrows. After the burrows are excavated, they will be backfilled and compacted. This work was recommended by the United States Bureau of Reclamation Dam safety Office to reduce the rodent population and number of burrows, which threaten the integrity of the dam. The State and federal water projects will benefit.
Location Specific: The project is located on the downstream face of Little Panoche Detention Dam (LPDD). LPDD is approximately 20 miles west of the City of Firebaugh.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15305(b)
Reasons for Exemption
Work will occur on an existing DWR dam; the work will not increase the capacity or use of the dam. Categorical exemption 15301(m) (Existing Facilities-Minor repairs and Alterations to existing Dams and Appurtenant Structures Under the Supervision of the Department of Water resources) applies.
