Oroville Dam Emergency Spillway Maintenance Repairs (OM-OFD-2025-004)
Summary
SCH Number
2025121229
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Oroville Dam Emergency Spillway Maintenance Repairs (OM-OFD-2025-004)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/31/2025
Document Description
Department of Water Resources (DWR) staff and Contractor will repair cracks on the Oroville Dam Emergency Spillway. Cracks will be water-blasted to remove any grease wax, oil, dirt, or other contaminants. Chemical grout will then be poured or pumped into the crack substrate while it is moist. No concrete demolition is required. Containment will be in place to capture any runoff. 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
Oroville
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Oroville Dam Road and Canyon Drive
Other Location Info
Oroville Dam Emergency 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
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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