Lake Hodges Hydroelectric Facility Isolation (Q0359)
Summary
SCH Number
2026010861
Public Agency
San Diego County Water Authority
Document Title
Lake Hodges Hydroelectric Facility Isolation (Q0359)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/27/2026
Document Description
This project will install subaqueous steel bulkheads within the hydroelectric facility to hydraulically isolate the facility from Lake Hodges. Project activities will include cleaning and removal of sediment, and installation of a steel bulkhead into an existing steel pipe. All work activities will occur within the existing developed facility.
Contact Information
Name
Sean Paver
Agency Name
San Diego County Water Authority
Job Title
Principle Water Resources Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Escondido
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
18962 Lake Drive, Escondido, California 92029
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Existing Facilities (Sec. 15301)
Reasons for Exemption
The project activities consist of maintenance and interior alteration involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time this notice was executed. Maintenance and alteration to an existing facility are specifically categorically exempted from CEQA per section 15301 of the CEQA guidelines and the Water Authority's Administrative Code implementing CEQA [§8.00.060(a)1(i)].
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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