Great American Outdoors Act Mitchell Dam Project
The proposed project is to either decommission (remove) the dam or repair the dam and remove the built-up silt.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Just off of Highway 16, East of Hill City SD 3 miles.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/28/2024 |
| Decision | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mystic Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Special Use Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Great American Outdoors Act Mitchell Dam Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/28/2024
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Mystic Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Pennington
Legal Land Description:
Township 1 South, Range 5 East, Section 28 (43.94054217, -103.5365191) on Spring Creek.
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Brittany Coupe
8221 South Hwy 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-343-1567
Brittany.Coupe@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/28/2024