Uncle Sam Earthquake-Proofs California Dam: Public Invited to Weigh In
Published Date: 1/31/2025
Notice
Summary
The United Water Conservation District is planning to improve the Santa Felicia Dam in Ventura County, California, to make it safer during earthquakes and handle big floods better. The government will prepare an environmental report by March 7, 2025, and wants the public to share their thoughts during a 30-day comment period. This affects local communities, landowners, and anyone interested in the dam’s safety and environmental impact.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Santa Felicia Dam safety upgrades planned
The United Water Conservation District proposes to replace the existing outlet works and modify the existing spillway and dam at Santa Felicia Dam on Piru Creek in Ventura County, California to address potential failure under seismic loading and to increase capacity to pass the inflow design flood. The work is described as the Santa Felicia Dam Safety Improvement Project and would occur on federal lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
Environmental assessment with 30-day comment period
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Santa Felicia Project and plans to issue the EA by March 7, 2025. When issued, the EA will be available for a 30-day public comment period, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation can assist members of the public (phone: (202) 502-6595; email: [email protected]) with filing comments or interventions.
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