North Main Canal Drop 1 and Little John Creek Canal Lining Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026080449
Public Agency
Oakdale Irrigation District
Document Title
North Main Canal Drop 1 and Little John Creek Canal Lining Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/13/2026
Document Description
The Oakdale Irrigation District (OID) North Main Canal (NMC) Drop 1 structure and concrete canal liner located between Tunnel 1 and the outfall to Little John Creek has reached the end of its useful life and is in need of replacement. To enhance operational efficiency and employee safety, the existing weir structure with board slots is proposed to be replaced with a new long-crested weir structure.
Additionally, significant seepage from a 250 LF segment of the NMC is occurring downstream of the Little John Creek Diversion Dam. Placement of a shotcrete overlay on the existing 120 feet of 2” liner and installation of approximately 130 LF of new 4” shotcrete liner with a new concrete invert is proposed.
Together, the proposed North Main Canal Drop 1 and Little John Creek Canal Lining Project (Project) will include installation of temporary water diversion measures in the canal; de-watering the canal as necessary; scaling loose rock and vegetation on the canal walls; removing debris from the canal; demolition of the existing drop structure; placement of new shotcrete lining; placement of a new concrete canal floor; and construction of the new long-crested weir structure. The two construction sites are included as one Project due to their close proximity, similar nature, and mobilization timeline. One contract will be executed for construction at both sites. The construction will take place between November 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027 when the canal is dewatered, and all construction will occur within the existing OID 100-foot right-of-way for the facility. Neither the capacity nor service area of the North Main Canal will be increased as a result of the Project. The proposed construction laydown site and staging area will be located in the Project vicinity on privately owned property. Existing graveled access roads and the North Main Canal bank will be used for access by the contractor and all personnel.
Contact Information
Name
Scot A Moody
Agency Name
Oakdale Irrigation District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area North East of Oakdale
Counties
Stanislaus
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Zip
95361
Waterways
Little John Creek Diversion Dam
Township
T12S
Range
R12E
Other Location Info
The Oakdale Irrigation District North Main Canal Drop 1, located approximately 400 linear feet downstream of the North Main Canal Headgate and the North Main Canal immediately downstream of the Little John Creek Diversion Dam, respectively, in the County of Stanislaus
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 Cal. Code of Regulations, Sec. 15302 Class 2 (c)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project consists of the rehabilitation of existing public facilities used for the conveyance of irrigation surface water. There will be no change in operation or expansion of existing conveyance facilities as a result of the Project
County Clerk
Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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