Lower Branham Lake Dam Removal
This proposal is to remove of a portion of the small earthen dam at Lower Branham Lake in order to restore the outlet channel. Excavated material will be used to make minor repairs to the dam on Upper Brahnam Lake and the bridge will be replaced.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Mill Creek Corridor Management Area in the Tobacco Root Landscape, northeast of Sheridan, MT.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/30/2014 |
| Decision | 12/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Lead Management Unit:
Madison Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Upper Branham Lake Dam Repair and Lower Branham Lake Dam Removal Project
Decision Signed Date: 12/11/2014
Forests:
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Districts:
Madison Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Beaverhead
Legal Land Description:
T4S, R3W, Section 5
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Darin Watschke
5 Forest Service Road
Ennis, MT 59729
406-657-6200
dwatschke@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/16/2014