Bethany Dams Valve/Gate Exercise
Summary
SCH Number
2019110024
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Bethany Dams Valve/Gate Exercise
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/1/2019
Document Description
Dam Safety Services staff will perform valve and gate exercises at the Bethany Forebay Dam outlet works. The Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) requires that valves associated with low-level outlet works be exercised on an annual basis to verify the ability to dewater the reservoir. To avoid a sudden release of water to the drainage ditch, the conduit between both valves will require controlled low flow release of water and will be limited to 10 CFS. Staging will be on existing roadways. All work is within DWR right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Sara Paiva-Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Byron
Counties
Contra Costa
Other Location Info
Bethany Reservoir. Bruns Rd and Christensen Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
The State Water Project provides significant and important services to many Californians. This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. Since this activity will be implemented without any significant environmental impacts, the Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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