19980646 Ver 1_Complete File_19980619

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
July 30, 1998
Catawba County
DWQ Project 980646
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Daniel Holderman
NC DOT
1296 Prison Camp Road
Newton, NC 28658
Dear Mr. Holderman:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, for the
purpose of replacing bridge #91 at NC 127, as you described in your application dated June 19, 1998. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this impact is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number 3127. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 25 when it is
issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before
you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal
Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire when the
accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except as
modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new
application for a new certification. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this
Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland
fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 276 1 1-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and
binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
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June 15, 1998
1296 Prison Camp Road
Newton, N.C. 28658
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
P. O. Box 29535
Raleimh, NC 27626-0535
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Bridge Maintenance Unit, proposes y
the following project for your comments and approval. The project involves Lake
Hickory, and we are required by Duke Power Company to obtain your comments and
approval.
PROJECT NO: 5.7941
COUNTY: Catawba/Alexander line r
LOCATION: Bridge #91 Catawba, NC 127 @ Lake Hickory
DESCRIPTION: Remove 5 old concrete bridge piers located 40 Ft. east of the
existing NC 127 bridge.
We have attached a copy of our application to Duke Power, which describes in detail our
proposed project, and also a copy of our US Army Corps of Engineers "Pre-Construction
Notification Application".
Our personnel are available to assist with your evaluation of this project, if necessary.
Should you have any questions, please call me at 704-466-5525.
Sincerely,
Daniel D. Holderman _
Bridge Maintenan r- ?I
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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT # 1
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATIONS APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS.OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND ( 1 ) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET), SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2. MAILING ADDRESS: BRIDGE MAINTENANCE UNIT
1296 PRISON CAMP ROAD
NEWTON, N C 28658
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME) (WORK) 828466-5525
( FAX) 828466-5579
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
AND PHONE NO. #.
DANIEL D. HOLDERMAN
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
1296 PRISON CAMP ROAD
NEWTON, N.C. 28658
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE) :
COUNTY: Catawba/Alexander Line NEAREST TOWN OR CITY:Hickory/Bethlehem
SPECIFIC LOCATION, (INCLUDING ROAD NUMBERS, NAMES, LANDMARKS, ETC.
Bridge # 91 Catawba, NC 127 at Lake Hickory
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6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM / RIVER: Catawba River (Lake Hickory)
RIVER BASIN: Catawba River
7a.
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ( ) NO (X)
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST
OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES ( ) NO (X ) IF YES„ PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF THE
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE.
YES ( ) NO (X ) IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
None
IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II) ? YES ( ) NO (X) IF YES, EXPLAIN:
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY: N/A
FILLING: EXCAVATION :
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
OTHER:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED),
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION): N/A
LENGTH BEFORE: FT. AFTER: FT.
WIDTH BEFORE (BASED ON NORMAL HIGH WATER CONTOURS FT.
WIDTH AFTER: FT.
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT. AFTER: FT,
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) N/A
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHERS:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THJE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS : 8 '/z: X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY:
Removal of old concrete piers to 20 Ft. below water surface, utilizing barge
transported concrete sawing, drilling, explosives, and other demolition
equipment (see attached plan).
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Remove old concrete piers which are a hazard to
recreational boating on Lake Hickory
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS. (INCLUDE AND MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLANDS): N/A
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) AND /
OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET)
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING
ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA
THAT MAY BE THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED : Application sent 6/15/98.
(ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO)
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: Application sent 6/15/98.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES (X ) NO ( ) IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ( ) NO (X )
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE. YES ( ) NO (
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES. THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARING HOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
27603-8003
TELEPHONE NO. 919-733-6369
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATIONIF PROPOSED
ACTIVITIES INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIALS INTO
WETLANDS: N/A
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18,
21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE
PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE V = 50'
OR F'= 100' OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED
BY PROJECT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY.
f. IF APPLICABLE. WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER. IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE : WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO :
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT.
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY) A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
OWNER'S / AGENT'S SIGNATURE DATE
AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE
OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.)
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT NO. 5.7941
BRIDGE NO. 91 Catawba
NC 127 OVER LAKE HICKORY
REMOVAL OF (5) OLD CONCRETE PIERS LOCATED
40 FT. EAST OF EXISTING BRIDGE
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE UNIT
1296 PRISON CAMP ROAD
NEWTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28658
CONTACT PERSON:
Daniel D. Holderman
Bridge Maintenance Supt.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
JUNE 1998
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941
INDEX
Page
1.0 Proposed Work, Owner, Contact Person
2.0 Location Map
3.0 Permits / Approvals
4.0 Description of Work, Plan Sheet
5.0 Natural, Historical , Scenic and Resource Impact
6.0 Anticipated Changes in Project
7.0 Environmental Impact Summary
8.0 Public Interest
9.0 Instrument of Conveyance
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941
PROPOSED WORK:
Page 1.0
Work involves the removal of (5) concrete piers located 40 Ft.
east of the existing NC 127 Bridge (Bridge No.91). The piers will be
removed to a depth of 20 Ft. below the normal full pond elevation of
Elev. 935. Ft., with disposal of the removed reinforced concrete onto the
lake bottom.
All work will be completed in accordance with North Carolina Department
Of Transportation Standard Specification dated July 1995, the Project
Special Provision, Duke Power Management Guidelines, and the attached
Permits and Approvals.
OWNER: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Bridge Maintenance Unit
1296 Prison Camp Road
Newton, N. C 28658
CONTACT PERSON:
Daniel D. Holderman
Bridge Maintenance Supt.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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PERMITS / APPROVALS:
Attached are the following Permits, Approvals and Responses:
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(WELL BE ATTACHED WHEN RECEIVED FROM THE VARIOUS
AGENCIES & MUNICIPALITIES)
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941 Page 4.0
DESCRIPTION OF WORK INVOLVED:
STAGING OF WORK:
It is anticipated the work will be accessed utilizing staging areas at the closed
Long Shoals Public Access Area, and at the Duke Power Access Area at the
Oxford Dam Facility. Barges are anticipated to be used to complete the removal
work. They will be tied off to the old bridge piers, the existing bridge piers, or be
anchored to the lake bottom.
A small dock will be needed at the shorelines at the existing NC 127 bridge to
permit employee access to/from NC 127. Contractor's launch will be tied up at
the Wittenburg Public Access Area at night.
It is anticipated the work will be done between September 8, 1998 and April 15,
1999, so as to minimize interference with recreational use of the lake. Contractor's
barges will be required to be lighted in accordance with US Coast Guard
regulations.
REMOVAL WORK:
All concrete and reinforcing steel will be removed down to Elev 915.0 Ft.. The pier
portions above water will be removed by explosives and mechanical means and
retrieved for disposal. The pier portions below water (Elev. 932.0 Ft.) will be
removed by explosives and mechanical means and allowed to fall to the lake
bottom. Blasting mats, underwater cutting of reinforcing steel, sawing of concrete,
and use of other mechanical means for removal will be utilized.
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941
DISPOSAL WORK:
Page 4.1
The pier portions above water will be retrieved and sunk 100'ft east of old
Pier No. #3 (deepest part of lake) so as to not interfere with any future bridge
project. The portions below water level will be blasted and allowed to
fall to the lake bottom adjacent to the old piers. Reinforcing steel will be cut
off no higher than Elev. 915.0 Ft.. No materials will be allowed to remain above
Elev. 915.0 Ft..
CLEAN UP / RESTORATION:
All removal work will be inspected for completeness by underwater divers. Access
areas will have all piers and other contractor installed facilities removed.
All disturbed areas will be regraded , seeded and mulched.

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NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941 Page 5.0
NATURAL, HISTORICAL, SCENIC AND RESOURCE IMPACT:
It is not known when the old piers were built. The old piers were left in place
when the existing NC 127 bridge was completed in 1968, and the old bridge
bridge superstructure was removed. Their removal will improve the natural look of
the lake.
The old piers being sunk in 60 Ft. of water should not interfere with the use of
the lake.
In summary, there should be no negative impact from the removal of the old bridge
piers.
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941
ANTICIPATED CHANGES IN PROJECT:
Possible changes in the project are:
1. Removal of more of the old piers than planned ( lower than Elev 915.0 Ft.)
Page 6.0
2. Method of removal may need to be modified to insure complete removal to the
required elevation.
3. Minor changes in accessing the lake and removal work may be required, to suit
contractors equipment and method of removal.
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941 Page 7.0
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
Environmental impact should be minimal.
The following impacts will be considered:
1. Floating oil absorbing soom will be required around contractor's barges to
absorb any oil or fuel.
2. Explosive concussion will likely kill fish, however the number killed should be
minimal, (5-10 per shot, approximately 25 shots anticipated ).
3. Use of mats during blasting will control flying concrete.
4. The silty lake bottom will be disturbed by the sinking of the concrete piers, and
the inspection activities. Disturbance should be minimal.
5. Erosion and sediment control devices will be used at staging areas, as required.
NCDOT PROJECT: 5.7941
PUBLIC INTEREST:
Page 8.0
Removal of the old piers is being done as the result of collisions of boats with the
old piers. In June 1997, a boat collided with Pier No. 2, resulting in one fatality
and two others being seriously injured. The collision occured at night . The old
piers are not lighted, but have reflective warning signs at each end. There are many
scrape marks on the old piers, indicating past collisions. The old piers do not line
up with the piers of the existing bridge, and therefore present an obstacle to boat
traffic, which becomes a hazard during hours of darkness.
The old piers serve no useful purpose for either the public or the Department of
Transportation.
The removal work will be scheduled during fall and winter months, to minimize
interference to recreational use of the lake. " No Wake" buoys and signs will be
erected in the area of the removal work during the contractor's operations, so as
to minimize barge movement during use of drilling, sawing, and other equipment.
Traffic on the adjacent NC 127 bridge will need to be interrupted during demolition
blasting shots, as a precaution.
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941
INSTRUMENT OF EASEMENT CONVEYANCE:
Page 9.0
Duke Power is preparing this document.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 9
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPO
)Arvars B. HUNT iii. E. NoRiiis TOLSON
UM RNOR SECRETARY
June 15, 1998
1296 Prison Camp Road
Newton, N.C. 28658
North Carolina Department of Environmental Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Wetlands & Technical Review
% John Dorney
P O Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Dorney:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Bridge Maintenance Unit, proposes
the following project for your comments and approval. The project involves Lake
Hickory, and we are required by Duke Power Company to obtain your comments and
approval.
PROJECT NO: 5.7941
COUNTY: Catawba/Alexander line
LOCATION: Bridge #91 Catawba, NC 127 @ Lake Hickory
DESCRIPTION: Remove 5 old concrete bridge piers located 40 Ft. east of the
existing NC 127 bridge.
We have attached a copy of our application to Duke Power, which describes in detail our
proposed project, and also a copy of our US Army Corps of Engineers "Pre-Construction
Notification Application".
Our personnel are available to assist with your evaluation of this project, if necessary.
Should you have any questions, please call me at 704-466-5525.
Sincerely,
Daniel D. Holderman
Bridge Maintenance Sup't.
Attachment:
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DEM ID:
CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT # I
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATIONS APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS.OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND ( I ) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET), SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2. MAILING ADDRESS: BRIDGE MAINTENANCE UNIT
1296 PRISON CAMP ROAD
NEWTON, N C 28658
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME) (WORK) 828466-5525
( FAX) 828466-5579
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
AND PHONE NO. #.
DANIEL D. HOLDERMAN
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
1296 PRISON CAMP ROAD
NEWTON, N.C. 28658
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE) :
COUNTY: Catawba/Alexander Line NEAREST TOWN OR CITY:HickoryBethlehem
SPECIFIC LOCATION, (INCLUDING ROAD NUMBERS, NAMES, LANDMARKS, ETC.
Bridge # 91 Catawba, NC 127 at Lake Hickory
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6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM / RIVER: Catawba River (Lake Hickory)
RIVER BASIN: Catawba River
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II ) ? YES( ) NO (X) IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ( ) NO (X)
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST
OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES ( ) NO (X ) IF YES„ PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF THE
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE.
YES ( ) NO (X ) IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY: N/A
FILLING: EXCAVATION :
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
OTHER:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED),
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION): N/A
LENGTH BEFORE: FT. AFTER:
WIDTH BEFORE (BASED ON NORMAL HIGH WATER CONTOURS
WIDTH AFTER: FT.
FT.
FT.
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT. AFTER: FT,
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) N/A
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHERS:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THJE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS : 8 %2: X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY:
Removal of old concrete piers to 20 Ft. below water surface, utilizing barge
transported concrete sawing, drilling, explosives, and other demolition
equipment (see attached plan).
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Remove old concrete piers which are a hazard to
recreational boating on Lake Hickory
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS. (INCLUDE AND MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLANDS): N/A
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) AND /
OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET)
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING
ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA
THAT MAY BE THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED : Application sent 6/15/98.
(ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO)
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: Application sent 6/15/98.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES (X ) NO ( ) IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ( ) NO (X )
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE. YES ( ) NO (
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES. THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARING HOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
27603-8003
TELEPHONE NO. 919-733-6369
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATIONIF PROPOSED
ACTIVITIES INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIALS INTO
WETLANDS: N/A
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18,
21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE
PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE I" = 50'
OR F'= 100' OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED
BY PROJECT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY.
f. IF APPLICABLE. WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER. IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE : WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U. S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO :
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY) A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
OWNER'S / AGENT'S SIGNATURE
AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE
OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.)
4111S `38
DATE
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT NO. 5.7941
BRIDGE NO. 91 Catawba
NC 127 OVER LAKE HICKORY
REMOVAL OF (5) OLD CONCRETE PIERS LOCATED
40 FT. EAST OF EXISTING BRIDGE
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE UNIT
1296 PRISON CAMP ROAD
NEWTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28658
CONTACT PERSON:
Daniel D. Holderman
Bridge Maintenance Supt.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
JUNE 1998
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941
INDEX
Page
1.0 Proposed Work, Owner, Contact Person
2.0 Location Map
3.0 Permits / Approvals
4.0 Description of Work, Plan Sheet
5.0 Natural, Historical , Scenic and Resource Impact
6.0 Anticipated Changes in Project
7.0 Environmental Impact Summary
8.0 Public Interest
9.0 Instrument of Conveyance
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941
PROPOSED WORK:
Page 1.0
Work involves the removal of (5) concrete piers located 40 Ft.
east of the existing NC 127 Bridge (Bridge No.91). The piers will be
removed to a depth of 20 Ft. below the normal full pond elevation of
Elev. 935. Ft., with disposal of the removed reinforced concrete onto the
lake bottom.
All work will be completed in accordance with North Carolina Department
Of Transportation Standard Specification dated July 1995, the Project
Special Provision, Duke Power Management Guidelines, and the attached
Permits and Approvals.
OWNER: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Bridge Maintenance Unit
1296 Prison Camp Road
Newton, N. C 28658
CONTACT PERSON:
Daniel D. Holderman
Bridge Maintenance Supt.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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PERMITS / APPROVALS:
Attached are the following Permits, Approvals and Responses:
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(WILL BE ATTACHED WHEN RECEIVED FROM THE VARIOUS
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NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941 Page 4.0
DESCRIPTION OF WORK INVOLVED:
STAGING OF WORK:
It is anticipated the work will be accessed utilizing staging areas at the closed
Long Shoals Public Access Area, and at the Duke Power Access Area at the
Oxford Dam Facility. Barges are anticipated to be used to complete the removal
work. They will be tied off to the old bridge piers, the existing bridge piers, or be
anchored to the lake bottom.
A small dock will be needed at the shorelines at the existing NC 127 bridge to
permit employee access to/from NC 127. Contractor's launch will be tied up at
the Wittenburg Public Access Area at night.
It is anticipated the work will be done between September 8, 1998 and April 15,
1999, so as to minimize interference with recreational use of the lake. Contractor's
barges will be required to be lighted in accordance with US Coast Guard
regulations.
REMOVAL WORK:
All concrete and reinforcing steel will be removed down to Elev 915.0 Ft.. The pier
portions above water will be removed by explosives and mechanical means and
retrieved for disposal. The pier portions below water (Elev. 932.0 Ft.) will be
removed by explosives and mechanical means and allowed to fall to the lake
bottom. Blasting mats, underwater cutting of reinforcing steel, sawing of concrete,
and use of other mechanical means for removal will be utilized.
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941
DISPOSAL WORK:
Page 4.1
The pier portions above water will be retrieved and sunk 100'ft east of old
Pier No. #3 (deepest part of lake) so as to not interfere with any future bridge
project. The portions below water level will be blasted and allowed to
fall to the lake bottom adjacent to the old piers. Reinforcing steel will be cut
off no higher than Elev. 915.0 Ft.. No materials will be allowed to remain above
Elev. 915.0 Ft..
CLEAN UP / RESTORATION:
All removal work will be inspected for completeness by underwater divers. Access
areas will have all piers and other contractor installed facilities removed.
All disturbed areas will be regraded , seeded and mulched.
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NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941 Page 5.0
NATURAL, HISTORICAL, SCENIC AND RESOURCE IMPACT:
It is not known when the old piers were built. The old piers were left in place
when the existing NC 127 bridge was completed in 1968, and the old bridge
bridge superstructure was removed. Their removal will improve the natural look of
the lake.
The old piers being sunk in 60 Ft. of water should not interfere with the use of
the lake.
In summary, there should be no negative impact from the removal of the old bridge
piers.
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941
ANTICIPATED CHANGES IN PROJECT:
Possible changes in the project are:
1. Removal of more of the old piers than planned ( lower than Elev 915.0 Ft.)
Page 6.0
2. Method of removal may need to be modified to insure complete removal to the
required elevation.
3. Minor changes in accessing the lake and removal work may be required, to suit
contractors equipment and method of removal.
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941 Page 7.0
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
Environmental impact should be minimal.
The following impacts will be considered:
1. Floating oil absorbing soom will be required around contractor's barges to
absorb any oil or fuel.
2. Explosive concussion will likely kill fish, however the number killed should be
minimal, (5-10 per shot, approximately 25 shots anticipated ).
3. Use of mats during blasting will control flying concrete.
4. The silty lake bottom will be disturbed by the sinking of the concrete piers, and
the inspection activities. Disturbance should be minimal.
5. Erosion and sediment control devices will be used at staging areas, as required.
NCDOT PROJECT: 5.7941
PUBLIC INTEREST:
Page 8.0
Removal of the old piers is being done as the result of collisions of boats with the
old piers. In June 1997, a boat collided with Pier No. 2, resulting in one fatality
and two others being seriously injured. The collision occured at night . The old
piers are not lighted, but have reflective warning signs at each end. There are many
scrape marks on the old piers, indicating past collisions. The old piers do not line
up with the piers of the existing bridge, and therefore present an obstacle to boat
traffic, which becomes a hazard during hours of darkness.
The old piers serve no useful purpose for either the public or the Department of
Transportation.
The removal work will be scheduled during fall and winter months, to minimize
interference to recreational use of the lake. " No Wake" buoys and signs will be
erected in the area of the removal work during the contractor's operations, so as
to minimize barge movement during use of drilling, sawing, and other equipment.
Traffic on the adjacent NC 127 bridge will need to be interrupted during demolition
blasting shots, as a precaution.
NCDOT PROJECT NO. 5.7941
INSTRUMENT OF EASEMENT CONVEYANCE:
Page 9.0
Duke Power is preparing this document.