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Strickland, Bev
From: Derek Goddard <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2022 11:50 AM
To: Homewood, Sue
Cc: Boggs, Brandee C CIV USARMY CESAD (USA); Leslie, Andrea J
Subject: [External] Re: Cielo Falls
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Good morning Sue,
Let me expound a little on the feasibility of an offline pond in the area you referenced.
The soils in this area are extremely rocky with numerous rock outcroppings. An offline pond would have to be
excavated in that area. When I referred to topography I was referencing the fact that a offline pond would have
to be dug because of the topography. Digging a pond in this area is not feasible because of the substantial rock
and bedrock. I have little confidence that we could get any depth for the pond storage in this area. Additionally
the topography in this area does not lend itself to create an earthen fill dam section. There are no real
existing connection pond for a dam to tie to. This area is also pretty close to the North Prong of Lewis Fork
Creek. It has a substantial buffer that will remain in place, An offline pond in this area would likely need to
encroach on that buffer area. While not the main criteria, the area also has a stacked stone chimney that is from
approximately 1900 that remains in place and is likely historic in nature from an early settlement in the area.
Please let me know if you need more information.
Thanks
Derek
On Wed, Mar 23, 2022 at 11:39 AM Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]> wrote:
Good morning Derek,
I have reviewed the Cielo Falls Fire Suppression Pond application. Please respond to the following items
within 30 days. Please note the application is considered "on hold" until receipt of a response to the items
below.
1. You noted that an offline pond is not feasible due to steep topography. It appears that just below the
proposed location the valley opens up and there is potential for an offline pond along this tributary, or
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an offline pond adjacent to North Prong Lewis Fork. Mapping indicates this area is owned by the same
entity and there appears to be an adequate access point at that location.
Sue Homewood
Division of Water Resources, Winston Salem Regional Office
Department of Environmental Quality
336 776 9693 office
336 813 1863 mobile
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450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300
Winston Salem NC 27105
Derek Goddard, PLS, GISP
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