Newtown Reservoir Repairs
Summary
SCH Number
2025100524
Public Agency
Nevada Irrigation District
Document Title
Newtown Reservoir Repairs
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/13/2025
Document Description
Reestablish original inlet to reservoir to minimize overtopping of the upstream canal and provide clear flow path through canals and reservoir. Project includes removing valves, concrete block retaining wall, and exposed pipe from edges of reservoir (return to original condition), and flow path vegetation and material clearing around reservoir. Signs will be posted for safety precautions.
Contact Information
Name
Adrian Schneider, PE
Agency Name
Nevada Irrigation District
Job Title
Senior Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Nevada
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Four miles west of Nevada City, Nevada County, CA
Waterways
Newtown Reservoir
Township
16N
Range
8E
Section
8
Base
MDBM
Other Location Info
Off Jones Bar Road north of the intersection with Newtown Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (h) and 15304 (c) (f)
Reasons for Exemption
15301 (h) - Maintenance of and minor alteration of reservoir inlet. 15304 (c & f) - Grading on land with a slope less than 10 percent and filling of earth into previously excavated land with material compatible with the natural features of the site, backfilling of previous canal.
County Clerk
Nevada
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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