Camp Far West Hydroelectric Project
4 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021100570
Lead Agency
South Sutter Water District
Document Title
Camp Far West Hydroelectric Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
10/24/2025
Document Description
South Sutter Water District was issued a water quality certification amendment for the Camp Far West Hydroelectric Project (Project; FERC Project No. 2997). The 6.8-megawatt project is located on the Bear River. The Project includes Camp Far West Reservoir, Camp Far West Dam and associated spillway, an intake tower, powerhouse, a switchyard, and two recreation areas and associated facilities. The amendment revises the Project’s May 16, 2022 certification to update Condition 2(D) – Evaluation of Flows (SCH No. 2021100570) and Condition 16: Auxiliary Spillway Project (SCH No. 2018092009)
Contact Information
Name
James Kyle Noss
Agency Name
State Water Resource Control Board
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Yuba
Regions
Northern California
Waterways
Bear River
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Yuba
Final Environmental Document Available at
1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (2nd floor Water Rights Library)
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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