Pyramid Dam Emergency Spillway Erodibility Study Phase 1
Summary
SCH Number
2019070726
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Pyramid Dam Emergency Spillway Erodibility Study Phase 1
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/11/2019
Document Description
DWR will oversee the advancement of 46 core holes via drill rig in the emergency spillway, side bench, dam toe, and right and left abutments. This project is being implemented to determine the emergency spillway's foundation erodibility and address potential failure mode scenarios. All work will be done within disturbed areas. All work is within DWR right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Jerry Snow
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Gorman
Counties
Los Angeles
Other Location Info
Pyramid Lake Dam
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306
Reasons for Exemption
The State Water Project provides significant and important services to many Californians. This project is exempt because it involves data collection without major disturbance to an environmental resource. 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 6 will be used for CEQA compliance.