Difference between revisions of "San Clemente Dam"
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| − | * 1990s - California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Division of the Safety of Dams(DSOD) issued a safety order which determined that in the event of the maximum credible earthquake or probable maximum flood the dam would potentially fail creating a public safetly issue <ref>[ | + | * 1990s - California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Division of the Safety of Dams(DSOD) issued a safety order which determined that in the event of the maximum credible earthquake or probable maximum flood the dam would potentially fail creating a public safetly issue <ref>[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:J149JCpGZqkJ:digital.library.ucr.edu/cdri/documents/R333_San-Clemente-Project-Description.pdf+&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgHw_9zqT2qNJozm5iVJoFohLhbWOre9a9HEJQXkV0omw-pp0muQeKjvMey0AAIrkauXPHxGRj0uFtuwhFAkAieboqOAp5GNj3tb6FD-Td5IcrplNFeE39vct9sNZknIrQ--Tc8&sig=AHIEtbTvabURxM7DOEBuoYhb_fb45iSV6g San Clemente Dam Removal Project Summary] </ref>. |
* 2006 - DWR released a Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS). The EIR explored CalAm's preferred option of strengthening the Dam and four alternative projects, including the Carmel River Reroute and Dam Removal option. | * 2006 - DWR released a Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS). The EIR explored CalAm's preferred option of strengthening the Dam and four alternative projects, including the Carmel River Reroute and Dam Removal option. | ||
| − | *2008 - DSOD stated the Reroute and Removal project would address the dam's public safety issues and other environmental impacts caused by the dam making it the best option for all stakeholders <ref>[ | + | *2008 - DSOD stated the Reroute and Removal project would address the dam's public safety issues and other environmental impacts caused by the dam making it the best option for all stakeholders <ref>[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:J149JCpGZqkJ:digital.library.ucr.edu/cdri/documents/R333_San-Clemente-Project-Description.pdf+&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgHw_9zqT2qNJozm5iVJoFohLhbWOre9a9HEJQXkV0omw-pp0muQeKjvMey0AAIrkauXPHxGRj0uFtuwhFAkAieboqOAp5GNj3tb6FD-Td5IcrplNFeE39vct9sNZknIrQ--Tc8&sig=AHIEtbTvabURxM7DOEBuoYhb_fb45iSV6g San Clemente Dam Removal Project Summary] </ref>. |
===Dam Removal=== | ===Dam Removal=== | ||
Revision as of 17:06, 26 March 2013
This page gives a short history of the San Clemente Dam and description of the planned dam removal project and its environmental impact and related issues and controversies.
Contents
History
The San Clemente Dam was built in 1921 on the Carmel River to supply the water needs of Monterey's growing population and tourism industry[1].
Geology and Ecology of Carmel River Watershed
- Seismic
- Endangered species
- Sedimentation
Current Topics
- 1990s - California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Division of the Safety of Dams(DSOD) issued a safety order which determined that in the event of the maximum credible earthquake or probable maximum flood the dam would potentially fail creating a public safetly issue [2].
- 2006 - DWR released a Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS). The EIR explored CalAm's preferred option of strengthening the Dam and four alternative projects, including the Carmel River Reroute and Dam Removal option.
- 2008 - DSOD stated the Reroute and Removal project would address the dam's public safety issues and other environmental impacts caused by the dam making it the best option for all stakeholders [3].
Dam Removal
Benefits of reroute plan:
- Permanent resolution to the dam safety concern
- Access for endangered steelhead trout to 25+ miles of spawning and rearing habitat
- Restoration of sediment to the downstream reach of the river and Carmel River State Beach
- Restored ecological connectivity for riparian and aquatic habitats
Timeline
Environmental Impacts
References
- ↑ CalAm page http://www.amwater.com/caaw/customer-service/rates-information/monterey-san-clemente-dam-removal-project.html
- ↑ San Clemente Dam Removal Project Summary
- ↑ San Clemente Dam Removal Project Summary
Links
Disclaimer
This page may contain students's work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.
