Pyramid Dam Spillway Inspection (OM-SFD-2025-007)
Summary
SCH Number
2025081219
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Pyramid Dam Spillway Inspection (OM-SFD-2025-007)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/27/2025
Document Description
Department of Water Resources (DWR) Dam Safety Services and Southern Field Division staff will perform an inspection of the Pyramid Dam concrete spillway. A crane will be used to place stop logs and divers will inspect the stop log channel grooves prior to placement. After placement of stop logs, the radial gates will be minimally opened to release water located between the stop log and radial gate. Flows will not exceed 50 cfs above current base flows for more than 15 minutes. All access and work is within DWR right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Janine Beck
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Sara Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Castaic
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Templin Hwy, Golden State Hwy
Waterways
Pyramid Dam
Other Location Info
Pyramid Dam Spillway
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. The Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance as this activity will be implemented without any environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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