Milk Lake Dam Stabilization
Milk Lake dam has been in a deteriorated state and under a breach order since 1994. The Forest Service is proposing to modify the Milk Lake dam so that it no longer creates a hazard to the public and downstream resources.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Milk Lake is located in the High Uintas Wilderness on the Roosevelt Ranger District, within the Ashley National Forest. The Lake is located on the west side of the Yellowstone River Drainage.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/20/2016 |
| Comment Period | 08/15/2017 |
| Decision | 09/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2017 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Duchesne Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Heritage Resource Management; Watershed Management; Facility Management
Project Activity:
Heritage Resource Management; Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management
Project Decision Information
Milk Lake Dam Stabilization
Decision Signed Date: 09/25/2017
Forests:
Ashley National Forest
Districts:
Duchesne Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Duchesne
Legal Land Description:
T4N R5W Section 25 USM, within Duchesne County, Utah.
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Ronald Brunson
85 West Main
Duchesne, Ut 84021
435-781-5202
rbrunson@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/10/2019