Long Valley Dam Protection Wells
Summary
SCH Number
2020050156
Public Agency
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Document Title
Long Valley Dam Protection Wells
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/7/2020
Document Description
LADWP proposes to construct two groundwater dewatering wells at the toe of Long Valley Dam to control seepage and minimize the potential liquefaction risk.
Contact Information
Name
Jane Hauptman
Agency Name
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Agency Name
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Mono
Other Location Info
at the Long Valley Reservoir Dam
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15269(c) determines that specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency are exempt from CEQA. The installation of the two wells would alleviate stress on the dam face, minimize liquefaction risk, and maintain safe operating conditions.