U-3615B_UT_To_West_Fork_of_the_Deep_Reiver_NCDOT_Closeout_Request

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER J.ERIC BOYETTE
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
April 3, 2023
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Re: UT to West Fork of the Deep River, TIP No. U-361511; Action ID No. SAW-1999-
21179; DWR Project No. 2013-0477
Mr. Alsmeyer:
As you are aware,the Department has monitored the UT to West Fork of the Deep River Site since
construction/reforestation was completed in February, 2018. The site is in Guilford County and
was constructed as a part of the U-3615B Skeet Club Roadway project.
The UT to West Fork of the Deep River Site is located approximately 0.4 miles East of the
intersection of Johnson Street and Skeet Club Road in Guilford County. The site provides 760
linear feet of stream relocation to offset impacts associated with the U-3615B project. Per the
permit requirements, NCDOT was required to visually monitor the stream mitigation site for
channel stability and vegetative survival on an annual basis for 5 years or until success criteria
were met.
During the monitoring period, annual monitoring reports were submitted to the appropriate
regulatory agencies via the Environmental Analysis Unit (EAU) website:
https:llconnect.ncdot.govlresources/Environmental/EAU/Monitoring-StewardshipIPa esldefault.aspx
After 3 years of vegetation and stream stability monitoring, UT to West Fork of the Deep River
Site stream relocation indicate that the planted vegetation is surviving, and the stream remains
stable. Individual annual monitoring reports are available on EAU'S website for 2018-2022.
Mailing Address: Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Telephone:[phone] 1000 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 RALEIGH NC 27610
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598 Website:www.ncdot.gov

During the 2022 NCDOT annual monitoring meeting, it was determined that the site success
criteria had been met, however beaver activity was noted within the site boundary. Agencies
requested that NCDOT implement beaver management efforts and provide photo documentation
of the dam removal. Photo documentation is provided in the attachment. NCDOT requests that
the appropriate resource agencies provide documentation stating that no further monitoring is
required and that the site is closed. If you have any questions about this project, please contact
Mr. Randy Griffin at [phone].
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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For Jamie Lancaster, P.E., Unit Head
Environmental Analysis Unit
cc: Ms. Amy Chapman, NCDWR
Mr. Monte Matthews, USACOE
Mr. Dave Wanucha,NCDWR
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Ms. Amanetta Sommerville, USEPA
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. David Harris, P.E.,NCDOT-REU
Mr. Jerry Parker, NCDOT Division 7
Mr. Randy Griffin, NCDOT-EAU

Attachment: Site Photos Post Beaver Control
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Upstream View from culvert headwall. Water level has lowered following dam removal.