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Pacific Gas and Electric Company Requests Authorization for Low-Level Outlet Dredge Project at Lake Spaulding Dam No. 1

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The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to authorize the low-level outlet (LLO) dredge project at Lake Spaulding Dam No. 1, part of the Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project. The primary goal of the project is to remove sediment and debris from around the LLO intake, with no plans for dam alteration or modification. The project's work plan and quality control inspection program are enclosed for FERC review.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project aims to remove sediment and debris from around the LLO intake at Lake Spaulding Dam No. 1.
  • No dam alteration or modification is planned with this work request.
  • The project's work plan and quality control inspection program are enclosed for FERC review.
  • PG&E plans to mobilize by March 1, 2026, and anticipates the dredging to be complete by August 30, 2026.
  • A brief construction report will be provided within 90 days of project completion, or no later than January 15, 2027.
  • Patrick Sheridan and Steven Talcott are involved in the project as contributors to the work plan and quality control inspection program.
  • The project's work plan and quality control inspection program are dated July 2025.
  • Christopher Buller, senior project engineer for PG&E, can be contacted for technical questions at (530) 782-2203.
  • Jackie Pope, license coordinator for PG&E, can be contacted for general questions at (530) 254-4007.

Statistics:

  • The project aims to remove sediment and debris from an area around the LLO intake.
  • PG&E plans to mobilize by March 1, 2026.
  • The project is expected to be complete by August 30, 2026.
  • The project's work plan and quality control inspection program are dated July 2025.
  • A brief construction report will be provided within 90 days of project completion, or no later than January 15, 2027.
  • The project involves the removal of sediment and debris, which will be monitored through the quality control inspection program.

Sources:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (2025). Spaulding Dam 1 Low Level Outlet Dredge Project, Project Work Plan, Revision 1.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (2025). Spaulding Dam 1 Low Level Outlet Dredge Project, Quality Control Inspection Program, Revision 1.

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