Dry Canyon Reservoir Maintenance Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026070511
Public Agency
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Document Title
Dry Canyon Reservoir Maintenance Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/14/2026
Document Description
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) Dry Canyon Reservoir dam is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Water Resources - Division of Safety of Dams. The latest inspection conducted in November 2024 determined that maintenance by LADWP was required. Maintenance activities will be conducted annually and will include vegetation management on the upstream slope to remove approximately one acre of woody and dense vegetation and trees at least 10 feet from the upstream toe of the dam. Additional maintenance will include vegetation clearance of a radius of 10 feet from the ungated outlet at the toe of the dam. Spoils from vegetation removal will be placed in a separate upland area approximately 500 feet east of the vegetation removal area. The vegetation proposed for removal has been previously surveyed and no sensitive resources were observed. Avoidance and minimization measures including worker environmental awareness training, preconstruction surveys and monitoring will be incorporated with construction to ensure avoidance of potential impacts.
Contact Information
Name
Alexandria Fortaleza
Agency Name
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Job Title
Environmental Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Clarita
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301; Class 4, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15301, Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Class 1 covers the minor repairs and alterations to existing dams and appurtenant structures under the supervision of the Department of Water Resources. Section 15304, Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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