Benson Pier Rebuild
Summary
SCH Number
2026010892
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan South Lake Tahoe Region 6
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Benson Pier Rebuild
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/27/2026
Document Description
The purpose of the Project is to remove the existing failing pier and boathouse structure and reconstruct a new pier at the subject property on Donner Lake. The pier and boathouse structure were severely damaged during summer storm events and in their current state pose a hazard to navigation and the public. The reconstructed pier will consist of steel pilings which will be driven using a drop or vibratory hammer operated from a barge or amphibious vehicle. The existing 15 wooden pilings totaling 42.5 square feet (0.0009 acres) of lakebed impact will be removed, and ten driven steel pilings totaling 6.3 square feet (0.0001 acres) of lakebed impact will be installed. The project will result in the re-establishment of 36.2 square feet (0.0008 acres). A site plan is provided as Enclosure 1.
Contact Information
Name
Meghan Walsh
Agency Name
Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board
Job Title
Engineering Geologist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Truckee
Counties
Nevada
Regions
Northern California, Statewide
Zip
96161
Other Location Info
15260 South Shore Drive Truckee, CA 96161
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15302, Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
The RWQCB, Lahontan Region finds that this project, as permitted, will not have a significant effect on the environment and shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction