Oroville Dam FCO Radial Gate Seismic Retrofit (OM-OFD-2026-002)
Summary
SCH Number
2026071032
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Oroville Dam FCO Radial Gate Seismic Retrofit (OM-OFD-2026-002)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/27/2026
Document Description
Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Contractor will repair and retrofit all 8 radial gates at the Oroville Dam Flood Control Outlet (FCO) to meet seismic criteria. Gate arms are to be reinforced with carbon fiber reinforced polymer, then grouted and skin plate coatings will be re-coated. A crane will be used to lift gates during construction activities but will stay in the gate bay and not be removed. Trunnion pins and bushings will also be replaced. All access, staging, 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, Canyon Drive
Waterways
Oroville Dam - Flood Control Outlet (FCO)
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 necessary 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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