Lake Francis Intake Gate Hydraulic Equipment Repair
Summary
SCH Number
2026090756
Public Agency
Yuba County Water Agency
Document Title
Lake Francis Intake Gate Hydraulic Equipment Repair
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/17/2026
Document Description
The project activity consists of maintenance and repair of existing hydraulic equipment associated with the Lake Francis intake gate. Work includes removal, repair, and/or replacement of an existing hydraulic cylinder, stem guides, gaskets, seals, and related components. Work will be performed underwater by commercial divers within the existing concrete intake structure.
Contact Information
Name
Jacob Vander Meulen
Agency Name
Yuba County Water Agency
Job Title
Environmental Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Jessica Nichols
Agency Name
Yuba County Water Agency
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated Yuba County
Counties
Yuba
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Lake Francis is located in unincorporated Yuba County, approximately 0.8 miles south of Dobbins, California.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of minor repairs or alterations to a dam's appurtenant structure. Yuba County Water Agency has determined that the project is exempt from review under CEQA because it consists of the repair and maintenance of existing mechanical equipment with no expansion of the existing or former use. The project would not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts and is not barred by any exceptions identified in CEQA Guidelines 15300.2
County Clerk
Yuba
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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