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San Clemente Dam Removal Project. February 28, 2008. Carmel River Watershed. Source: MPWMD. Accumulated sediment. San Clemente Dam could fail in a maximum earthquake or flood. Buttress or Remove the Dam. Carmel River Re-Route and Dam Removal Project History.
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San Clemente Dam Removal Project February 28, 2008
Carmel River Watershed Source: MPWMD
San Clemente Dam could fail in a maximum earthquake or flood.
Dam removal challenge: manage the sediment at reasonable cost.
Aerial of project area San Clemente Creek Carmel River San Clemente Dam
Sediment Movement Evaluation of Issues of Concern Slope erosion or landslide Change to step pool structure Failure of Diversion Dike Failure of Sediment Stabilization
Downstream flooding Source: MPWMD
Flood Hazard Analysis Conclusion: The Reroute Project will not significantly increase the flood potential downstream
Final Design & Engineering Construction Permitting Permitting Assistance Long-term Monitoring Plan Conservancy CalAm NMFS Implementation Strategy
$83M Project Costs -- $83 Million (in millions of dollars)
Project Schedule DWR Approval
Before After A unique opportunity
River Reroute and Dam RemovalMaximize the Public Benefits For more information or to submit comments, send email to Trish Chapman, tchapman@scc.ca.gov.