Mill Creek Dam Removal and Restoration Project
The purpose of this project is to restore watershed function and aquatic ecosystem to more closely match historic conditions in Mill Creek Canyon.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The dam is located just upstream of Porter Fork in the Mill Creek Drainage.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/12/2013 |
| Comment Period | 08/12/2013 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/18/2015 |
| Decision | 08/2015 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Salt Lake Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Recreation Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Mill Creek Dam Removal and Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 08/14/2015
Forests:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Districts:
Salt Lake Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Salt Lake
Legal Land Description:
The project is located in the southwest corner of Township 2 South, Range 2 East Section 27.
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Paul Cowley
6944 South 3000 East
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84212
801-999-2177
pcowley@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/20/2015