Radio Tower Install on Sisk Dam
Summary
SCH Number
2025021178
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Radio Tower Install on Sisk Dam
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/28/2025
Document Description
A 4’ wide by 4’ long by 4’ deep hole will be excavated to pour a concrete base for a radio tower. Approximately 3 yards of dirt will be removed and 3 yards of concrete will be poured in for a radio tower base. A 20’ tall radio tower will be installed and the soil will be hauled off to the spoil yard. The radio will allow communication with Romero for security reasons. A backhoe, a dump truck, a cement truck and hand tools will be used to install the radio tower.
Contact Information
Name
Frank Ruiz
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Not Applicable
Counties
Merced
Regions
Countywide
Township
10S
Range
8E
Other Location Info
Work will be done on top of Sisk Dam near the entrance to the headworks on the B. F. Sisk Dam located in Reach 3A in Township 10S, Range 8E, approximately 13 miles west of the City of Los Banos in western Merced County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301. Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
To connect radio communications to Romero for security reasons. Work will not result in any changes in land use or density. No potential impacts to sensitive resources.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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