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Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre - Construction Notification C Form
A. Applicant Information
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1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit ❑ ' Section 10 Pe 't
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number. 27 or General Permit (GP) number.
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes
® No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ® No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
❑ Yes
® No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes
® No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
[]Yes
® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
Smitherman's Mill Dam Removal
2b. County:
Montgomery
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Troy
2d. Subdivision name:
N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
N/A
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Town of Troy
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
Deed Book 586, Deed Page 747
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Mr. Roy J. Maness, Mayor of Troy and Town Council
3d. Street address:
315 N. MAIN STREET
3e. City, state, zip:
TROY, NC 27371
3f. Telephone no.:
910 - 572 -3661
3g. Fax no.:
none
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3h. Email address:
mayor @troy.nc.us
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ® Other, specify: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4b. Name:
Contact: Laura Fogo
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
4d. Street address:
551 -F Pylon Drive
4e. City, state, zip:
Raleigh, NC 27606
4f. Telephone no.:
910 -695 -3323 ext. 4
4g. Fax no.:
910 -695 -3322
A. Email address:
[aura—[e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
N/A
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
Parcel Number: 7548 00 50 4880 - See Appendix A
attachment for property map
Latitude: 35.343704 Longitude: -
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
79.852963
(DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size:
14.92 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
Little River
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
Little River -HQW
2c. River basin:
Yadkin -Pee Dee
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
See attachment "Smitherman's Mill Dam Removal, Little River, Montgomery Co., NC." Non- functional, partially breached
dam, minor impounding.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
No wetlands are found in the project area footprint.
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
1,094 linear feet of the Little River
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Restore stream habitat and aquatic life passage by complete removal of the dam barrier from the stream channel
between ordinary high water marks.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See attachment "Smithermans Dam Removal, Little River, Montgomery Co., NC." Describes approach, background,
construction sequence and water management plan.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments: Corps & DWQ onsite June 14, 2012; waters of
US
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
❑ Preliminary ® Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company:
Name (if known): C. Wicker -No delination needed.
Other: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Wilmington District
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
June 14, 2012
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands ❑ Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
® Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number —
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404,10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
N/A
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ POT
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments: none
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ❑ P ❑ T
N/A
❑ PER
❑ INT
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ INT
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ INT
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 [:]POT
❑ PER
❑ INT
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ INT
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments: none
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
4b.
4c.
4d.
4e.
Open water
Name of waterbody
impact number —
(if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody type
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary
Heavy equipment access and
usage to remove dam barrier.
Re- distribute native rock material
in river and remove cement to
01 ❑ P ® T
Little River
upland. To the maximum extent
river
0.14
practicable, the pre - construction
course, condition, capacity and
location of open waters will be
maintained.
02 ❑P
03 ❑P
04 ❑P
4f. Total open water impacts
.14
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If Pond or lake construction PrODosed, th en complete the chart below.
5a.
5b.
5c.
5d.
5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
number
of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
N/A
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes No If yes, permit ID no:
51. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑Tar- Pamlico El Other:
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b.
6c.
6d.
6e.
6f.
6g.
Buffer impact
number —
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temporary
impact
required?
61 ❑ P ❑ T
N/A
❑ Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑P ❑T
C1 Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
61L Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
WA
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
See attachment
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
❑ Yes ® No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
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3c. Comments: N/A
4. Complete If Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
❑ warm ❑ cool []cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h. Comments: N/A
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
N/A
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
N/A
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
N/A
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑Yes No
❑
Comments:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
❑ Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
N/A
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally- implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other.
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply):
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other: N/A
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state/local) funds or the
® Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
1b. If you answered 'yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
® Yes ❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered yes° to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes ® No
letter.)
Comments: See Appendix B. of attachment for U.S. FWS NEPA documentation.
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes ® No.
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after- the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑ Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered ayes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered °no; provide a short narrative description.
N/A
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non - discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
There will be no wastewater discharge associated with this project.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
® Yes ❑ No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
❑
® Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
U.S.FWS database, local biological knowledge; consultation with AFO.
See Appendix B of attachment for- letter from U.S.FWS.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
U.S.FWS database and consultation with RFO and AFO.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
NC SHPO office. Please see Appendix C of attachment for SHPO clearance letter.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
® Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: The proposed project area is within the 100 -yr floodplain, however,
it is not in a Special Flood Hazard Area (NC DFIRM reviewed at http: // www.ncfloodmaps.com). The proposed dam
removal does not require a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) to revise this portion of the current Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM) and/or Flood Insurance Study (FIS) according to requirements and procedures outlined in Part 65 of the NFIP
regulations. The proposed dam removal will result in a very slight physical change ( <1.0 ft) within the active stream
channel that will reduce the local hydraulic characteristics and minimally result in the reduction of the effective Base Flood
Elevations (BFEs) and base flood depths. No pre- or post- modelling of the site was done. See attached map.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC DFIRM reviewed at http: //www.ncfloodmaps.com
Laura M. Fogo
11363
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Applicant/Agent's SViature
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
Is provided.)
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ATTACHMENT
For Pre - Construction Notification
Smitherman's Mill Dam Removal,
Little River, Montgomery County, North Carolina
Purpose: The US Fish and Wildlife Service with assistance with multiple partners propose to
restore stream habitat and aquatic life passage by removal of the Smitherman's Mill Dam
(partially breached) from the Little River stream channel between the ordinary high water
marks. Once restored, approximately 141 miles will be re- opened for aquatic life passage
(36 mi. main stem and 105 miles perennial tributary streams).
Location: Smitherman's Mill Dam is located east of Troy, North Carolina, on the Little River, just
north of the Troy -Candor Road in Montgomery County (- 79.852963, 35.343704). See
Appendix A for location map.
Existing Conditions and Background:
According to information gathered from the Montgomery County Heritage Book, the
Smitherman Family, Reference 806, paraphrased, The Smitherman Cotton Mill was built at a
cost of $30,000 in 1890 by Jesse Cox Smitherman, founder of Smitherman Cotton Mills in
Troy. The dam has been breached since the late 1950's. It was constructed out of natural
bedrock, cobbles, boulders and cement. It only impounds water at higher flows. The
drainage area at the dam is 162 sq. mi. The dam is approximately 170 feet long and 12 feet
high, except in the breached location. It creates a total barrier to aquatic species passage
while also preventing safe recreational boat passage. An existing gate provides a low -level
outlet, passing all flows up to approximately 50 cfs. The elevation of the dam is
approximately 370 feet (msl).
General Land Use: The general land use of the Little River basin is primarily forestry. The
watershed is rural and includes portions of the Uwharrie National Forest. There is a small
amount of agriculture (animal and crop production). Importantly, this river contains a
significant amount of large, wooded riparian buffers protecting the water quality as well as
providing wildlife corridors. The property on which the project will occur is owned by the
Town of Troy, is undeveloped (forested), and is a public access point to the river. Positive
benefits of this project will provide improved recreational access including a small parking
area, the removal of the hazardous portage, a small boat launch, connection of the Town of
Troy's blue water/ nature trail, and an environmental educational kiosk.
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Species Diversity:
A habitat survey for rare fish and freshwater mussels was conducted in June and July of
2012. Suitable habitat for rare fish and freshwater mussels was determined not to be present
in the vicinity of the project area. From previous surveys, the following rare, freshwater
aquatic species have been documented in the Little River near the project area by aquatic and
fisheries biologists of the NC Natural Heritage Program, NC Wildlife Resources
Commission, USFWS, and NC Museum of Natural Science:
Name
State
Status
Federal
Status
MUSSELS
Atlantic pigtoe (Fusconaia mason)
E
FSC
Brook floater (Alasmidonta varicosa)
E
FSC
Creeper (Strophitus undulatus)
T
n/a
Carolina Creekshell (Villosa vaughaniana)
E
FSC
Eastern Lampmussel (Lampsilis radiata)
T
n/a
Eastern Creekshell (Villosa delumbis)
SR
n/a
Yellow lampmussel (Lampsilis cariosa)
E
FSC
Green Floater (Lasmigona subviridis)
E
FSC
Notched Rainbow (Villosa constricta)
SC
n/a
Triangle Floater (Alasmidonta undulata)
T
n/a
Savannah Lilliput (Toxolasma pullus) *
E
FSC
Undescribed species (Alasmidonta sp. 2) **
SR
n/a
FISH
Carolina darter (Etheostoma collis)
SC
FSC
Carolina Redhorse (Moxostoma sp.3)
T
FSC
American eel (Anguilla rostrata)* * *
n/a
Petitioned
* One of only 4 populations of Savannah Lilliput in NC
* * Endemic to the Uwharrie region
* ** The American eel is being reviewed under the ESA. There are historic records of the
American eel in the Little River (Menhinick, E.F. 1996. Studies of streams of the
Uwharrie National Forest. Research Grant No. 11 -544, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Forest Service, 179pp).
Also, Lenat's ceraclea ( Ceraclea joannae) is a caddisfly only known in the Little River.
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Approach:
The full vertical and horizontal extent of the existing dam will be removed. All concrete will
be removed from the river channel and disposed of along the eroded right bank and covered
with on -site sand and additional fill as necessary, graded to re -form a natural bank
configuration. Native boulders and cobble will not be removed, and will remain in the
stream, filling in the existing scour hole downstream of the dam.
It is estimated that the remnants of the dam include approximately 645 cubic yards of
concrete /rock - the concrete will be removed from the stream channel, while native stone will
be redistributed into a scour hole to reestablish the natural channel dimensions.
Most of the dam abutment on river right will be removed to restore the river channel and
riparian corridor, but portions will remain as historical artifacts within the floodplain, outside
of the ordinary high water marks.
To the maximum extent practicable, the pre - construction course, condition, capacity, and
location of open waters will be maintained. Work will be contained within the permitted
footprint area. The restored configuration will match the natural stream channel and
therefore will withstand expected high flows. An area of scour, along the right bank,
downstream of the dam, will be returned to original contours using cobble and boulders
recovered from the concrete/boulder aggregate material.
The activity will improve the passage of normal and high flows.
The activity will have minimal effects on the pre - construction course, condition, capacity,
and location of open waters, but only to the extent of restoring the aquatic environment. The
estimated area of open water impacts is. 14 acre. Precautionary measures will be taken
during and after construction to minimize turbidity and sediment from entering open waters.
No fill will be required for temporary construction access. No fill material will be placed
below the mean high water mark of the river for public access.
The Little River is designated High Quality Waters (HQW) by the NC DWQ. This
supplemental NC DWQ classification intended to protect waters with quality higher than
state water quality standards. In general, there are two means by which a water body may be
classified as HQW. They may be HQW by definition, or they may qualify for HQW by
supplemental designation and then be classified as HQW through the rule- making process.
Equipment:
Excavator with hydraulic thumb (Pneumatic jackhammer)
Dozer
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Construction Sequence
1. Prepare access to dam via the upstream right bank.
2. Demolish right bank powerhouse foundation.
3. Expand existing notch on left side of dam.
4. Demolish full vertical and horizontal extent of dam, working from river left to right,
removing all concrete from river channel to eroded right bank, and spreading native rock and
cobble in scour hole to restore river bed to natural elevation and stream bank to natural
profile.
5. Cover concrete on right bank with on -site sand and additional fill as needed and re -grade to
restore natural bank.
6. Designate and grade recreational footpath access to remain from the dirt, future graveled
parking lot area in uplands to the river. Grade a small, parking area. A combination of large
boulders, posts or fencing will be placed at the edge of the parking area to prevent any
motorized vehicles to enter the floodplaln. A rain garden will be created in uplands to
capture run -off from the small parking area. Within the floodplain, plans are to designate a
small canoe/boat launch near the water's edge. Final design plans are not completed at this
time. Thoughts are to utilize the existing river pebbles and gravel from the river restoration
above the toe of bank within the river bench for the launch site. A few posts will be placed
above the average high water mark to designate the site.
7. After the equipment is removed, immediate stabilization will occur to seed all disturbed
areas- staging area, right bank, and access route. Temporary and permanent native seed
mixes will be used at this time and silt fencing will be placed where necessary to prevent
sediment from entering the river.
8. Notify landscaping contractors or Town of Troy to implement any additional erosion control
measures and planting plan. Hardwood trees and shrubs will be planted after September.
Water Management Plan
• Work will occur during low flow (<20 cfs). Current streamflow is less than 0.5 cfs (USGS
gage at Star).
• Breaching the dam on river left will partially dewater the work area.
• Stream flow is expected to be concentrated in the thalweg on river left.
• Equipment (large track -hoe with hydraulic thumb) will remove the dam spillway in partially
dewatered conditions.
• Equipment will operate in the stream channel.
• Downstream release of impounded sediment is expected to be very minimal. A small patch
of impounded sand and silt exists on the right side of the dam upstream, but will be removed
and used to cover the concrete material removed from the dam. Minimal amounts of silt
and sand released from dam removal will settle out rapidly at eddies and pools.
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Appendix A: Maps, Aerial, and Photos
Property Map
Montgomery County, NC
Disclaimer: The information contained on this page is NOT to be construed or used as a 'legal description ". Map information is believed to be
accurate but accuracv is not guaranteed.
Parcels
Parcel Number: 7548 00 50 4880 Deed Book: 586 Land Value: 55204
Name: TOWN OF TROY Deed Page: 747 Appraisal: 01
Road Name: TROY - CANDOR CAMA Acres: 14 92 Acres: 14 92
Road Type: RD Lot Number: T E LASSITER Parcel Address: TROY - CANDOR RD
Address 2: 315 N. MAIN STREET Sale Month: 02
Address 3: TROY, NC 27371 Sale Year: 07
Total Market Value: 55200
Attributes at point: N: 580906, E: 1745463
Fire Districts Townships Proposed Voting Commissioner's Districts
Name: Troy Name: TROY District: 2
Zoning Voting District Precincts
Zoning: Residential 2 Name: T2
City:
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USGS Topographic Map (Troy Quadrangle)
0 1,000 map by Mark A. Cantrell
Legend mark —a cantrell(Qt";s.gov
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GIS Map of Densons Creek and Little River Watersheds (Credit: L. Batt, American Rivers)
TROY DAM #2
Upstream of Troy #2:
7 miles of Densons Creek
29 miles perennial tribs
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Smitherman's Mill Dam Design Overview
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Legend
Contours - 2ft
Bridge
Edge_of_water
Streambank realignment
- large boulder
- pond area 1
- pond area 2
- scour hole
- tailrace bench
- tailrace inner berm
- tailrace scour
Structures
® Powerhouse
Dam
- Partial Breach
Innerbenn
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Existing thalweg
0%0 Restored thalweg
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Photos (Credit: Mark A. Cantrell, USFWS)
Smitherman's Mill Dam
Aerial View of the partially breached dam.

View from downstream; powerhouse, and attaching dam. Inset shows lower outlet with iron
bar reinforcement.
Looking from powerhouse, right side toward southeast.
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Left portion of dam with partial breach.
Indeterminate amount of rock fill visible with concrete cap, however it appears the dam is
predominantly river stone cemented by concrete mortar and capped with additional concrete.
Upstream view of partial impoundment, vegetated depositional area.
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Appendix B: USFWS NEPA documentation letter
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Ashe%ille Field Office
160 ZtlLcoa Street
Asheville. North Carolitto 28801
May 21, 2013
Ms. Laura Fogo
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office / Southern Purses Sub -Office
P.O. Box 119
Southern Pines,
NC 28388
Dear Ms. Fogo:
Subject- Data removal - Snuther ans Dam, Montgomery Co., North Carolina.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS) has reviewed infonnation for the proposed
removal of Smithermans Dam, Little River, Montgomery County, North Carolina. The USFWS
Partners for Fish and Wildlife program, on behalf of the landowners, plaits to:
1. file an application for 401/404 certification under the Nationwide 27 permit for the
restoration work, and:
2. improve fish passage and aquatic habitat by removal of the decrepit darn and restoration
of the dam site, using federal fiuids.
The proposed project involves restoration of stream habitat and aquatic life passage by removal
of the dam (partially breached) from the stream channel between the ordinary high water marks.
The concrete will be disposed at an appropriate upland site. Native boulders and cobble will not
be removed, and will remain in the stream. Bedrock will not be altered. The following
continents are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661- 667e), and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.0 1531 -1543) (Act)
Comments and Recommendations. We have no objections to the proposed dare removal
project as described. We have records of mussels, including the Savannah lilliput (Toxolasma
pullus) and Alasmidonto sp. (robustum), and the Carolina redhorse (Moxosroma sp.) from the
vicinity of the dam proposed for removal. We are encouraged that restoration at this site will
unprove passage for the American eel and other diadromouls fishes as well. In order to
minimize impacts to the aquatic environment, including these rare species, we recommend
including the following measures in your plans:
1. Stringent erosion - control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed and
should be maintained until project completion in the upland areas and along shoreline
construction area in the riparian portions of the project.
2. No excavated material should be stockpiled where sediment will erode to surface
waters.
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NC 28388
Dear Ms. Fogo:
Subject- Data removal - Snuther ans Dam, Montgomery Co., North Carolina.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS) has reviewed infonnation for the proposed
removal of Smithermans Dam, Little River, Montgomery County, North Carolina. The USFWS
Partners for Fish and Wildlife program, on behalf of the landowners, plaits to:
1. file an application for 401/404 certification under the Nationwide 27 permit for the
restoration work, and:
2. improve fish passage and aquatic habitat by removal of the decrepit darn and restoration
of the dam site, using federal fiuids.
The proposed project involves restoration of stream habitat and aquatic life passage by removal
of the dam (partially breached) from the stream channel between the ordinary high water marks.
The concrete will be disposed at an appropriate upland site. Native boulders and cobble will not
be removed, and will remain in the stream. Bedrock will not be altered. The following
continents are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661- 667e), and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.0 1531 -1543) (Act)
Comments and Recommendations. We have no objections to the proposed dare removal
project as described. We have records of mussels, including the Savannah lilliput (Toxolasma
pullus) and Alasmidonto sp. (robustum), and the Carolina redhorse (Moxosroma sp.) from the
vicinity of the dam proposed for removal. We are encouraged that restoration at this site will
unprove passage for the American eel and other diadromouls fishes as well. In order to
minimize impacts to the aquatic environment, including these rare species, we recommend
including the following measures in your plans:
1. Stringent erosion - control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed and
should be maintained until project completion in the upland areas and along shoreline
construction area in the riparian portions of the project.
2. No excavated material should be stockpiled where sediment will erode to surface
waters.
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3. Native shoreline vegetation should be left unaltered as much as possible. Riparian
buffers should be maintained or re- established with plantings of the natives species,
wherever possible.
Endangered Species. Based on tine information provided, our knowledge of the site, and a
review of our records, the Fish and Wildlife Service concurs with your determination that the
proposed project will not affect endangered or threatened species and their habitats. Therefore,
we believe the requirements under Section 7 of the Act are fiilfilled. However, obligations under
Section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered if (1) new information reveals impacts of this
identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously
considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this
review, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the
identified action.
We look forward to working with you to implement your plans to restore stream fiuictions at this
site. If you have specific questions concerning these comments, please contact me at (828)
258 -3939, ext. 227, or via email at mark—a—[e-mail].
Sincerely,
- - original signed - -
Mark A. Cantrell
Fish & Wildlife Biologist
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Appendix C: State Historic Preservation Office documentation letters
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Banos, Admumtrator
Pat \McCrory, Governor
Susan Mum,Scactan,
Kevin (]tern•, Ikput) Seeretar)
April 25, 2013
Mark Cantrell
US Fish & Wildlife Service
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Office of Awhtves and 116toty
DMston of I hstoncal Resources
Re: Remove Smithermans Dam on the Little River, Montgomery County, ER 13 -0778
Dear Mr. Cantrell:
Thank you for your email of April 16, 2013, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill- Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919- 807 -6579. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above - referenced tracking number.
Sincerely, �,
Pv_�
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bl"Ramona A Banos
t ocadoa 10) last Juno Suet, Ralcgh NC 27601 Mading Address 4617 Mad Smacc Csmu, ftalegh NC' 7699 -4617 Telephone/F" (919) 8074570/807.6599
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