Picacho New Water Tank
Summary
SCH Number
2025120198
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Picacho New Water Tank
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/5/2025
Document Description
The current water tank at Picacho SRA has reached the end of its service life. A replacement tank is proposed in a new location to avoid erosion issues that occurred near the old tank. A 30,000-thousand-gallon tan tank, approximately 24’ wide by 17’ long by 12’ tall, will be placed in a disturbed area near the park’s fuel tank and storage yard. A new 350-foot long trench will be made to connect the new tank to the existing water inlet, then backfilled once connected. Prior to placement a geotechnical survey will be performed; up to ten bores will be made during the survey. Depending on the results of the geotechnical report, a concrete pad may be installed under the location of the new tank. A fence will be installed around the water tank. The old water tank will be decommissioned in place and staged in a storage yard prior to disposal. District standard project requirements have been incorporated into the project description.
Contact Information
Name
Sara Lockett
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Ocotillo Wells District
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Adjacent to Picacho Campground at Picacho SRA, off signed route in authorized vehicle only area.
Other Information
Project area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QtUod7AUrhmDqgAv6
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3, Section 15303; Class 11, Section 15311
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed action complies with CEQA because it is: (1) categorically exempt under Class 3, Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures as it involves the new construction of a water storage tank under 500 square feet; (2) categorically exempt under Class 11, Section 15311 of the CEQA Guidelines, Accessory Structures as it involves a fence in accessory to the water tank; and (3) there are no unusual circumstances or other applicable exceptions to the exemptions.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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