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Baker, Caroline D
From: Thomas, Zachary T
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:51 AM
To: Stock, N Carmela CIV USARMY CESAS (USA)
Cc: Tillery, Julia A CIV (USA)
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Buffer Question
Good Morning,
I hope you both are doing well and had a nice long weekend!
I am getting ready to issue the 401/buffer authorization for the Lake Mitchell Dam Repair Project (DWR#20230950) and I
wanted to reach out to see if there was anything else from the USACE side on this one that I should add to our files or
SAW# that I need to add to my letter.
It sounds like this one may have been under the threshold for you all, but just wanted to make sure before issuing.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Zach Thomas
Environmental Program Consultant, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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From: Thomas, Zachary T
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 2:52 PM
To: Stock, N Carmela CIV USARMY CESAS (USA) <[e-mail]>
Cc: Hopper, Christopher D CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Buffer Question
Hi Carmela,
Nice to meet you!
Typically, Jordan Lake Buffers are delegated to the local authority, but in this case, it appears the City of Mebane is the
applicant, so any buffer authorization needed would be "kicked back to DWR" for review and processing.

I have not been able to fully review this application (DWR#20230950) yet, but after a super -fast skim, if they have buffer
activities that are outside of the footprint, it would require a buffer authorization. In a normal case, the local program
would issue the authorization, but due to the local program being the applicant, DWR will issue this in addition to the
401.
It has been a VERY long week, so I hope I answered your question correctly. If I misunderstood anything or can assist
with anything else, please let me know!
Thank you,
Zach Thomas
Environmental Program Consultant, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone]
[e-mail] "Please note my new email address"
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
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From: Stock, N Carmela CIV USARMY CESAS (USA)<[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 2:16 PM
To: Hopper, Christopher D CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>; Thomas, Zachary T
<[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: Buffer Question
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Thanks, Chris!
Hey Zach,
I've got a PCN for a NWP 03 (for dam maintenance) on Lake Michael that involves 0.031 acres of permanent
wetland impacts and 44 LF of permanent stream impacts. The project is proposing to rebuild the concrete
spillway; repair and upgrade the toe drain system to maintain structural integrity of the dam embankment;
replace the riser drain gate, valve, and trash track; install a new liner inside the riser outlet pipe; and modify the
two outlets below the ogee spillway and the riser to improve energy dissipation and protect the receiving
streams from erosion.
The proposed project location falls within the Jordan Lake Riparian Buffer, and my question is: would this
activity require authorization from the local government? I'm looking at the table for dam maintenance activities
and this project would be covered under a NWP 03 (Exempt) but would cause impacts beyond the footprint of
the existing dam (Allowable).
I appreciate you taking a look!

N. Carmela Stock
Biologist
Regulatory Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
SAD Technical Regional Execution Center
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Savannah, GA 31401
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From: Hopper, Christopher D CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 13:25
To: Thomas, Zachary T <[e-mail]>
Cc: Stock, N Carmela CIV USARMY CESAS (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: Buffer Question
Hey Zach! Long time -no type. Hope you're well.
Carmela is with the TREC/BIL Center in Savannah and is working on a PCN that involves impacts to Jordan Lake Riparian
Buffers being constructed by the Town of Mebane. We're hoping to get the state's input before issuing. So, by copy on
this email, allow me to make the introduction: Zach, Carmela / Carmela, Zach.
Thanks in advance!
Christopher. D. Hopper
Project Manager / Liaison
Technical Regional Execution Center
US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District
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