Frenchman Spillway Coring (OM-OFD-2020-003)
Summary
SCH Number
2020050469
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Frenchman Spillway Coring (OM-OFD-2020-003)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/21/2020
Document Description
HDR Engineering and Syblon-Reid will perform destructive examination of Frenchman Dam spillway. All work will be confined to the interior of spillway consisting of concrete coring in numerous locations through the invert of the spillway. Concrete pieces will be removed to expose and repair damaged rebar. Scaffolding will be temporarily installed within the spillway to facilitate access. The contractor shall follow BMP's to contain drilling fluids and dispose of waste water at an approved facility. All equipment staging will be on improved areas near the crest and toe of the dam. All work will be within DWR right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Sara Paiva-Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Portola
Counties
Plumas
Cross Streets
Frenchman Lake Road and Dixie Valley Road
Waterways
Frenchman Dam
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301(b)
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 to existing facilities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. Because this activity can be implemented without any significant environmental impacts, the Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance.