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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
Jurisdictional Determination and Pre -Construction Notification Cover Letter
SECCA Lake Dam Repair, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County NC
July 5, 2024
INTRODUCTION
DVM
MOGENSEN MITIGATION, INC
On behalf of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), MMI Environmental Consulting
is submitting this Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) Request package and e-PCN (NWP-3) for
the proposed dam repair work at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA), located 3 miles
northwest of downtown Winston-Salem in Forsyth County (Latitude 36.1185; Longitude-80.2911). The
project site address is 750 Marguerite Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. DNCR is the applicant, MMI is the
consultant providing wetland delineation and environmental permitting, and Schnabel Engineering is the
firm designing the repair work.
SECCA Dam was constructed in the early 1900s on a small tributary of Silas Creek which is a tributary of
Muddy Creek (HUC# 03040101-1306) in the Yadkin PeeDee River basin. It is a 100-foot long 12-foot high
masonry dam structure impounding a 2.0 acre pond behind the SECCA Museum. The watershed area above
the dam is approximately 200 acres, but only about 40 acres currently drains into the pond above the dam.
Flow from the remaining 160 acres is diverted through two concrete box culverts along the pond
shorelines; these discharge through stone masonry chutes into the stream channel 40 feet downstream of
the dam. Two small spillways, one at each end of the dam, discharge flow from the pond into these outlet
chutes. The dam structure, spillways, drain gate, and culvert outlet chutes are old and deteriorating and in
need of repair or replacement.
The SECCA museum property encompasses 23 acres including the historic James G. Hanes house and
museum building, parking areas, dam, pond, lawn, garden, and forest areas with walking trails. The
surrounding properties are single-family residential lots.
POTENTIAL JURISDICTIONAL WATERS
The proposed limits of disturbance (LOD) and JD review area encompass approximately 1.8 acres including
the dam footprint, abutments, spillway outlet chutes below the dam, temporary access road, and staging
areas. MMI scientist Gerald Pottern delineated and mapped jurisdictional waters in the JD review area on
November 2, 2022, following 0.7 inches of rainfall during the preceding 2 days and 4.5 inches during the
preceding month (Octoberl to November 1).
Potential jurisdictional waters in the JD review area include the lake pool (open waters) and a perennial
stream downstream of the northern spillway chute (Table 1). The southern spillway chute flows across
bedrock for approximately 8 feet to the point where it joins the perennial stream. There is no distinct
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channel bed, bank, or ordinary high water mark (OHWM) below the southern spillway chute. This
drainageway is not a jurisdictional water, and flow appears to be ephemeral.
The perennial stream is approximately 15 feet wide between the ends of the two spillway chutes, with a
substrate of bedrock, gravel and sand. Ten feet downstream it narrows to average width of 8 feet and
flows westward off -site. There is also a small seepage through the drain gate near the middle of the dam
onto bedrock between the two chutes, but this is a result of dam deterioration and is not a wetland seep.
MMI found no potential wetlands in the JD review area. The USDA Web Soil Survey indicates Fairview fine
sandy loam, a non-hydric soil series, throughout the project area.
Table 1. ORM Upload Sheet, Aquatic Resources - Potential Jurisdictional Waters
SECCA Lake Dam Repair, Forsyth County NC - Delineated 02 Nov 2022. JD Review Area = 1.8 acres
Water feature
name
Cowardin
code
HGM
code
Length
or area
Waters
type
Latitude
Longitude
Waterway
Stream -A
R3UB
--
40 feet
RPW peren
36.1187
-80.2915
UT Silas Cr
Pond-B
POW
--
2.0 acre
impound
36.1187
-80.2913
UT Silas Cr
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
The proposed project includes the following tasks: 1) Install temporary erosion and sediment control
features as shown on the design drawings. 2) Construct the temporary access road and staging areas from
the parking lot on the west side of the property southward to the dam. 3) Drain the lake and install
temporary flow diversion measures as shown on the design drawings. 4) Clear and grub the 0.25 acre work
area downstream of the dam and the abutment areas. 5) Repair spalls in the existing concrete masonry
dam. 6) Excavate sediment in the lake bed near the low-level drain inlet. 7) Remove the old low-level drain
and install a new drain valve and pipe extending approximately 8 ft farther downstream to accommodate
the new dam buttress. 8) Construct a reinforced concrete buttress on the downstream face of the dam. 9)
Construct a new concrete principal spillway on the right (north) abutment discharging into the box culvert.
8) Construct a new auxiliary spillway near the middle of the dam, above the drain gate. 9) Remove the old
spillway at the left (south) abutment. 10) Demolish and rebuild the two diversion channel outlets. 11) Install
riprap erosion protection downstream of the new auxiliary spillway. 12) repair the dam crest walkway and
install hand rails.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
The NC State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) database includes three historic features within 0.25 mile
of the project area. The Ralph and Dewitt Chatham Hanes House (FY4276) built in 1929 is designated as
"Surveyed Only" in the SHPO database. It is 700 feet east of the SECCA Dam construction area and will not
be affected.
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The Middleton House (FY2658) is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1829 in
South Carolina and moved in 1930 to the current site by the Hanes family, 350 feet southwest of the SECCA
Dam construction area. The house is shielded from the construction area by large trees and will not be
affected.
The James G. Hanes Estate (FY1060) is a SHPO Study List site built in 1932 and now incorporated as part of
the SECCA Museum facility 350 feet northeast of SECCA Dam. The temporary construction access road will
pass just west of this house and may require removing a few trees near the house.
Please let me know if you need any further information or a site visit during your review of our application.
Sincerely,
Gerald Pottern, Senior Biologist
Mogensen Mitigation Inc.
104 East Chestnut Ave
Wake Forest NC 27587
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919-556-8845 office
919-649-6506 mobile
gerald@mogmit.com
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Supporting Documents Attached
The following supporting documents are included with this JD Request and e-PCN submittal:
PJD-PCN Cover Letter
Agent Authorization Form
JD Request Form + PJD Appendix 2
ACE Wetland Determination Data Form - Upland
Figure 1. Project Vicinity Map: SECCA Lake dam repair, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County NC.
Figure 2. Parcel Map: Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, from NC One Map.
Figure 3. USDA Soil Mapping in the vicinity of SECCA Lake, Forsyth County, from NC One Map.
Figure 4. National Wetlands Inventory Map in the vicinity of SECCA Lake, from NC One Map.
Figure 5. Google Earth aerial photo of SECCA dam project area.
Figure 6. Stream and drainage features facing upstream (east) from below the spillway outlets.
Figure 7. Potential Jurisdictional Waters in the southern portion of the JD Review Area.
Figure 8. Proposed impacts to potential Jurisdictional Waters in the SECCA Dam repair project area.
Figure 9. FEMA Flood Risk Information System (FRIS) Panel # 3710681600J.
Figure 10. NC historic structures from NC Historic Preservation Office, HPOWeb 2.0
Endangered & Threatened Species Biological Assessment Report
FWS IPaC Letter - List of Federal Endangered & Threatened Species
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM for US -ACE / NC-DEQ Permitting
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SECCA LO:003A BL:24150034
PARCEL ID: 6816-94-0924.000 (Forsyth County)
STREET ADDRESS: 750 Marguerite Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27699
PROPERTY OWNER: State of North Carolina
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize:
Gerald Pottern & Richard Mo e nsen _ of Mogensen Mitigation Inc (MMIJ
(Contractor / Agent) (Name of consulting firm)
to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of this
permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
By signing below, I authorize representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and NC
Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of
conducting on -site investigations, if necessary, and issuing a jurisdictional determination pursuant to
Section 404 of the Clean Waters Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. I, the
undersigned, am the duly authorized owner of record of the property identified herein.
PROPERTY OWNER ADDRESS (if different than property above):
Telephone: 919-814-6613 Email: erin.lawrence a_dncr.nc.gov
Erin Lawrence
Print Name 1
� --
Authorized Signature 1
Date: 4-15-2024
urisdictional Determination Reauest
US Army Corps
of Engineers.
Wilmington District
This form is intended for use by anyone requesting a jurisdictional determination (JD) from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (Corps). Please include all supporting
information, as described within each category, with your request. You may submit your request
via mail, electronic mail, or facsimile. Requests should be sent to the appropriate project
manager of the county in which the property is located. A current list of project managers by
assigned counties can be found on-line at:
http://www.saw.usace.aimy.mil/Missions/Re ul�atoiyPermitProi4ram/Contact/CountyLocator.aspx,
by calling 910-251-4633, or by contacting any of the field offices listed below. Once your
request is received you will be contacted by a Corps project manager.
ASHEVILLE & CHARLOTTE REGULATORY
FIELD OFFICES
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
General Number: (828) 271-7980
Fax Number: (828) 281-8120
RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
General Number: (919) 554-4884
Fax Number: (919) 562-0421
INSTRUCTIONS:
WASHINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US Army Corps of Engineers
2407 West Fifth Street
Washington, North Carolina 27889
General Number: (910) 251-4610
Fax Number: (252) 975-1399
WILMINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
General Number: 910-251-4633
Fax Number: (910) 251-4025
All requestors must complete Parts A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
NOTE TO CONSULTANTS AND AGENCIES: If you are requesting a JD on behalf of a
paying client or your agency, please note the specific submittal requirements in Part H.
NOTE ON PART D — PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION: Please be aware that
all JD requests must include the current property owner authorization for the Corps to
proceed with the determination, which may include inspection of the property when
necessary. This form must be signed by the current property owner(s) or the owner(s)
authorized agent to be considered a complete request.
NOTE ON PART D - NCDOT REQUESTS: Property owner authorization/notification for
JD requests associated with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
projects will be conducted according to the current NCDOT/USACE protocols.
NOTE TO USDA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: A Corps approved or preliminary JD
may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of
1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in
USDA programs, you should also request a certified wetland determination from the local
office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
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A. PARCEL INFORMATION
Street Address: 750 Marguerite Dr
City, State:
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
County: Forsyth
Parcel Index Number(s) (PIN):
PIN # 6816-94-0924
B. REQUESTOR INFORMATION
Name:
Gerald Pottern, Mogensen Mitigation la
Mailing Address:
104 East Chestnut Ave
Wake Forest NC 27587
Telephone Number:
919-556-8845
Electronic Mail Address:
gerald@mogmit.com
Select one:
❑ I am the current property owner.
❑ I am an Authorized Agent or Environmental Consultanti
❑ Interested Buyer or Under
Contract to Purchase
❑ Other, please explain.
C. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
Name:
NC Dept of Natural &Cultural ResourcE
Mailing Address:
4601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4601
Telephone Number:
(919) 814-6613
Electronic Mail Address:
erin.lawrence@dncr.nc.gov
1 Must provide completed Agent Authorization Form/Letter.
2 Documentation of ownership also needs to be provided with request (copy of Deed, County GIS/Parcel/Tax Record).
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D. PROPERTY ACCESS CERTIFICATION',4
By signing below, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on -
site investigations, if necessary, and issuing a jurisdictional determination pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. I, the
undersigned, am either a duly authorized owner of record of the property identified herein, or
acting as the duly authorized agent of the owner of record of the property.
Erin Lawrence
Print Name
Capacity: ❑ Owner Z Authorized Agents
15JApril 2024
Date
(agent authorization letter attached)
Signature
E. REASON FOR JD REQUEST: (Check as many as applicable)
❑ I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all aquatic resources.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all jurisdictional aquatic resources under Corps authority.
I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which may
require authorization from the Corps, and the JD would be used to avoid and minimize
impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources and as an initial step in a future permitting
process.
❑✓ I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which may
require authorization from the Corps; this request is accompanied by my permit application
and the JD is to be used in the permitting process.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities in a navigable water of the
U.S. which is included on the district Section 10 list and/or is subject to the ebb and flow of
the tide.
❑ A Corps JD is required in order obtain my local/state authorization.
❑ I intend to contest jurisdiction over a particular aquatic resource and request the Corps
confirm that jurisdiction does/does not exist over the aquatic resource on the parcel.
❑ I believe that the site may be comprised entirely of dry land.
❑ Other:
s For NCDOT requests following the current NCDOT/USACE protocols, skip to Part E.
a If there are multiple parcels owned by different parties, please provide the following for each additional parcel on a
continuation sheet.
s Must provide agent authorization form/letter signed by owner(s).
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F. JURISDICTIONAL DETERNIINATION (JD) TYPE (Select One)
7 I am requesting that the Corps provide a preliminM JD for the property identified herein.
A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) provides an indication that there may
be "waters of the United States" or "navigable waters of the United States"on a property.
PJDs are sufficient as the basis for permit decisions. For the purposes of permitting, all
waters and wetlands on the property will be treated as if they are jurisdictional "waters of
the United States". PJDs cannot be appealed (33 C.F.R. 331.2); however, a PJD is
"preliminary" in the sense that an approved JD can be requested at any time. PJDs do
not expire.
❑ I am requesting that the Corps provide an approved JD for the property identified herein.
An Approved Jurisdictional Determination (AJD) is a determination that
jurisdictional "waters of the United States" or "navigable waters of the United
States" are either present or absent on a site. An approved JD identifies the limits of
waters on a site determined to be jurisdictional under the Clean Water Act and/or
Rivers and Harbors Act. Approved JDs are sufficient as the basis for permit
decisions. AJDs are appealable (33 C.F.R. 331.2). The results of the AJD will be
posted on the Corps website. A landowner, permit applicant, or other "affected
party" (33 C.F.R. 331.2) who receives an AJD may rely upon the AJD for five years
(subject to certain limited exceptions explained in Regulatory Guidance Letter 05-
02).
❑ I am unclear as to which JD I would like to request and require additional information
to inform my decision.
G. ALL REQUESTS
Map of Property or Project Area. This Map must clearly depict the boundaries of the
review area.
✓❑ Size of Property or Review Area 2 acres.
❑ The property boundary (or review area boundary) is clearly physically marked on the site.
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H. REQUESTS FROM CONSULTANTS
Project Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude:
36.1185
Longitude:-80.2911
A legible delineation map depicting the aquatic resources and the property/review area.
Delineation maps must be no larger than I Ix 17 and should contain the following: (Corps
signature of submitted survey plats will occur after the submitted delineation map has been
reviewed and approved).6
■ North Arrow
■ Graphical Scale
■ Boundary of Review Area
■ Date
■ Location of data points for each Wetland Determination Data Form or tributary
assessment reach.
For Approved Jurisdictional Determinations:
■ Jurisdictional wetland features should be labeled as Wetland Waters of the US, 404
wetlands, etc. Please include the acreage of these features.
■ Jurisdictional non -wetland features (i.e. tidal/navigable waters, tributaries,
impoundments) should be labeled as Non -Wetland Waters of the US, stream, tributary,
open water, relatively permanent water, pond, etc. Please include the acreage or linear
length of each of these features as appropriate.
■ Isolated waters, waters that lack a significant nexus to navigable waters, or non -
jurisdictional upland features should be identified as Non -Jurisdictional. Please
include a justification in the label regarding why the feature is non jurisdictional (i.e.
"Isolated", "No Significant Nexus", or "Upland Feature"). Please include the acreage
or linear length of these features as appropriate.
For Preliminary Jurisdictional Determinations:
Wetland and non -wetland features should not be identified as Jurisdictional, 404,
Waters of the United States, or anything that implies jurisdiction. These features can be
identified as Potential Waters of the United States, Potential Non -wetland Waters of
the United States, wetland, stream, open water, etc. Please include the acreage and
linear length of these features as appropriate.
Completed Wetland Determination Data Forms for appropriate region
(at least one wetland and one upland form needs to be completed for each wetland type)
6 Please refer to the guidance document titled "Survey Standards for Jurisdictional Determinations" to ensure that the
supplied map meets the necessary mapping standards. hM2://www.saw.usace.4rmy.mil/Missions/Regulatoly-Permit-
Pro gram/Jurisdiction/
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F4Completed appropriate Jurisdictional Determination form
• PJDs, please complete a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form' and include the
Aquatic Resource Table
• AJDS• please complete an Approved Jurisdictional Determination Form'.
Vicinity Map
Aerial Photograph
USGS Topographic Map
Soil Survey Map
Other Maps, as appropriate (e.g. National Wetland Inventory Map, Proposed Site
Plan, previous delineation maps, LIDAR maps, FEMA floodplain maps)
Landscape Photos (if taken)
NCSAM and/or NCWAM Assessment Forms and Rating Sheets
NC Division of Water Resources Stream Identification Forms
hJ Other Assessment Forms
' www.saw.usace.4rmy.mil/Portals/59/docs/regulatory/readocs/JD/RGL 08-02_App A Prelim _JD_Form fillable.pdf
8 Please see hM2://www.saw.usace.4M.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-Program/Jurisdiction/
Principal Purpose: The information that you provide will be used in evaluating your request to determine
whether there are any aquatic resources within the project area subject to federaljurisdiction under the regulatory
authorities referenced above.
Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local
government agencies, and the public, and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by federal
law. Your name and property location where federal jurisdiction is to be determined will be included in the
approved jurisdictional determination (AJD), which will be made available to the public on the District's website
and on the Headquarters USAGE website.
Disclosure: Submission of requested information is voluntary; however, if information is not provided, the
request for an AJD cannot be evaluated nor can an AJD be issued.
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Appendix 2 - PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD:
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD: Gerald Pottern, 104 E Chestnut Ave, Wake Forest NC27587
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
(USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR
AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES)
State: NC County/parish/borough: Forsyth City: Winston-Salem
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat.: 36.1185 Long.:-80.2911
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody: Silas Creek tributary, SECCA Lake
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date: 15JApril 2024
❑ Field Determination. Date(s):
TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES IN REVIEW AREA WHICH "MAY BE" SUBJECT TO REGULATORY
JURISDICTION.
Site
number
Latitude
(decimal
degrees)
Longitude
(decimal
degrees)
Estimated amount
of aquatic resource
in review area
(acreage and linear
feet, if applicable)
Type of aquatic
resource (i.e., wetland
vs. non -wetland
waters)
Geographic authority
to which the aquatic
resource "may be"
subject (i.e., Section
404 or Section 10/404)
Str-A
36.1187
-80.2915
40 I i n .ft
stream
404
Pond-B
36.1187
-79.2913
2.0 acre
pond
404
1) The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in
the review area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option
to request and obtain an approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an
informed decision after having discussed the various types of JDs and their
characteristics and circumstances when they may be appropriate.
2) In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a
Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre -
construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non -reporting NWP or
other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an AJD for the
activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware that: (1) the permit applicant has
elected to seek a permit authorization based on a PJD, which does not make an
official determination of jurisdictional aquatic resources; (2) the applicant has the
option to request an AJD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit
authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an AJD could possibly result
in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) the
applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms
and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4) the applicant can
accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with all the terms and
conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps has
determined to be necessary; (5) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject
permit authorization without requesting an AJD constitutes the applicant's acceptance
of the use of the PJD; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered
individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit
authorization based on a PJD constitutes agreement that all aquatic resources in the
review area affected in any way by that activity will be treated as jurisdictional, and
waives any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance
or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7)
whether the applicant elects to use either an AJD or a PJD, the JD will be processed
as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms
and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively
appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331. If, during an administrative appeal, it
becomes appropriate to make an official determination whether geographic
jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources in the review area, or to provide an official
delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, the Corps will
provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. This PJD finds
that there "may be" waters of the U.S. and/or that there "may be" navigable waters of
the U.S. on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in the review
area that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following
information:
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD (check all that apply)
Checked items should be included in subject file. Appropriately reference sources
below where indicated for all checked items:
■❑ Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor:
Map: USGS National Map, Google Earth aerials
0 Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor.
❑ Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale:
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters' study:
■❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
HUC# 03040101-1306 (Muddy Creek, Yadkin)-.
❑ USGS NHD data.
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
■❑ U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name:
Winston-Salem West
■❑ Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation
Forsyth County
■❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: Winston-Salem West
❑ State/local wetland inventory map(s):
■❑ FEMA/FIRM maps: Forsyth Co FRIS Panel # 3710681600J
❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: 828.E ft 600' w of dam (National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929)
❑ Photographs: ■❑ Aerial (Name & Date): Google Earth - Aug 2023
or ❑ Other (Name & Date):
❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
❑ Other information (please specify):
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily
been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional
determinations.
Signature and date of
Regulatory staff member
completing PJD
Signature and date of
person requesting PJD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)'
' Districts may establish timeframes for requestor to return signed PJD forms. If the requestor does not respond
within the established time frame, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is
necessary prior to finalizing an action.
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: SECCA Art Museum Dam Repair City/County: Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co Sampling Date: 01.Nov.22
Applicant/Owner: NC Dept Natural & Cultural Resources State: NC Sampling Point: UPL-1
Investigator(s): Gerald Pottern, Mogensen Mitigation Inc. Section, Township, Range:
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): Floodplain, small creek Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope (%): 1-3%
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 36.11876 Long:-80.29158 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: Fairview fine sandy loam (FaC) NWI classification: UPL
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
Power line ROW adjacent to floodplain wetland (W-1). Site is unusually dry; see rainfall data below
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
—Surface Soil Cracks (136)
—Surface Water (Al) —True
Aquatic Plants (1314)
—Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
_ High Water Table (A2) —Hydrogen
Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
—Saturation (A3) —Oxidized
Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
—Moss Trim Lines (1316)
—Water Marks (131) —Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132) _Recent
Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_Crayfish Burrows (C8)
X Drift Deposits (133) _Thin
Muck Surface (C7)
_Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134) _Other
(Explain in Remarks)
_Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
—Iron Deposits (135)
—Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
—Water-Stained Leaves (139)
_ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Aquatic Fauna (1313)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Drifts deposits beside creek suggest short-term flooding, but no evidence of prolonged saturation.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2.0
VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: UPL-1
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 x 30 )
% Cover
Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
1.
Liquidambarstyraciflua
15
Yes
FAC
Number of Dominant Species
2.
Liriodendron tulipifera
10
Yes
FACU
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 5 (A)
3.
Quercus alba
10
Yes
FACU
Total Number of Dominant
4.
Carya cordiformis
10
Yes
FACU
Species Across All Strata: 16 (B)
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
6.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 31.3% (A/B)
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
45
=Total Cover
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
50% of total cover:
23
20% of total cover:
9
OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 x 15
)
FACW species 10 x 2 = 20
1.
Acerrubrum
10
Yes
FAC
FAC species 45 x 3 = 135
2.
Sassafras albidum
5
No
FACU
FACU species 80 x 4 = 320
3.
Ligustrum sinense
10
Yes
FACU
UPL species 35 x 5 = 175
4.
Rhododendron catawbiense
10
Yes
FACU
Column Totals: 170 (A) 650 (B)
5.
Phyllostachys aurea
15
Yes
UPL
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.82
6.
Rosa multiflora
5
No
FACU
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
7.
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
8.
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
9.
3 - Prevalence Index is <_3.01
55
=Total Cover
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
50% of total cover:
28
20% of total cover:
11
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5 x 5 )
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
1.
Arundinaria tecta
10
Yes
FACW
Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2.
Microstegium vimineum
15
Yes
FAC
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3. Vinca minor 10 Yes UPL
4.
Solidago altissima
10
Yes
FACU
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5.
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
6
height.
7.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
8.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
9
(1 m) tall.
10.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
11.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
45
=Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50% of total cover:
23
20% of total cover:
9
height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30 x 30 )
1.
Celastrus orbiculatus
5
Yes
FACU
2.
Toxicodendron radicans
5
Yes
FAC
3.
Hedera helix
5
Yes
FACU
4.
Pueraria montana
10
Yes
UPL
5.
Hydrophytic
25
=Total Cover
Vegetation
50% of total cover:
13
20% of total cover:
5
Present? Yes No x
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point: UPL-1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
Matrix
Redox Features
(inches)
Color (moist)
%
Color (moist) % Types Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-4
2.5Y 4/2
100
Loamy/Clayey
4-8
2.5Y 5/3
100
Loamy/Clayey
8-14
2.5Y 4/4
100
Loamy/Clayey
Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators.
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
_Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
—Black Histic (A3)
—Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
(MLRA 147, 148)
—Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
—Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
—Red Parent Material (F21)
_Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
(outside MLRA 127, 147, 148)
—Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
_Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
_Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
_Other (Explain in Remarks)
Gleyed Matrix (S4)
MLRA 136)
—Sandy
—Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
—Stripped Matrix (S6)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
Dark Surface (S7)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147, 148)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No x
Remarks:
This data sheet is revised from Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Regional Supplement Version 2.0 to include the NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric
Soils, Version 8.0, 2016.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2.0
FIGURES
Figure 1. Project Vicinity Map: SECCA Lake dam repair, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County NC.
Figure 2. Parcel Map: Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, from NC One Map.
Figure 3. USDA Soil Mapping in the vicinity of SECCA Lake, Forsyth County, from NC One Map.
Figure 4. National Wetlands Inventory Map in the vicinity of SECCA Lake, from NC One Map.
Figure 5. Google Earth aerial photo of SECCA dam project area.
Figure 6. Stream and drainage features facing upstream from between the two dam culvert outlets.
Figure 7. Potential Jurisdictional Waters in the southern portion of the JD Review Area.
Figure 8. Proposed impacts to potential Jurisdictional Waters in the SECCA Dam repair project area.
Figure 9. FEMA Flood Risk Information System (FRIS) Panel # 3710681600J.
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Endangered Species Biological Assessment -- 24 June 2024
Introduction
Mogensen Mitigation, Inc. (MMI) biologist Gerald Pottern conducted a biological assessment of potential
impacts to federal endangered and threatened animal and plant species that may occur in the vicinity of the
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA), located 3 miles northwest of downtown Winston-Salem in
Forsyth County NC. Behind the SECCA museum is an old dam that requires extensive repair and rehabilitation
work on a small tributary of Silas Creek in the Yadkin Pee Dee River basin. The SECCA Museum address is 750
Marguerite Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. The SECCA Lake Dam coordinates are Latitude 36.1185 and Longitude
-80.2911. This biological assessment report is required for Section 404-401 permitting for the dam repair
project.
Potential Protected Species in the Project Vicinity
The FWS Information, Planning, and Consultation System (IPaC) lists five species of rare animals and plants listed
or proposed for listing as Endangered or Threatened under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) or the Bald
Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) that occur in the general project vicinity and might be affected
directly or indirectly by the project. An official species list was obtained from the FWS-IPaC website in June
2024; these species are listed in the table below. A habitat evaluation and Biological Assessment findings for
each species are discussed below based on field observations and records from the NC Natural Heritage
Program (NHP) and NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC).
Table 1. FWS-IPaC Federal Protected Species List in the SECCA Project Area, June 2024
Scientific Name Common Name FWS NC
Myotis Northern Long- E E
septentrionalis eared Bat
Perimyotis Tricolored Bat PE --
subflavus
Haliaeetus
Bald Eagle BGPA T
leucocephalus
Glyptemys
Bog Turtle TSA T
muhlenbergii
Helianthus
Schweinitz's
E E
schweinitzii
Sunflower
Habitat in Forsyth County
Forests, cracked or hollow trees, loose bark; old
buildings
Forests, cracked or hollow trees, loose bark; old
buildings
Tall trees near large lakes and rivers
Bogs, fens, open -canopy wetlands, shallow with
soft mud
Open woodland edges, glades, utility easements
E = Endangered, T = Threatened, PE = Proposed Engangered, TSA = Threatened by Similarity of Appearance, BGPA = Bald
Eagle & Golden Eagle Protection Act.
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1. Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) -- Endangered (E)
The Northern long-eared bat roosts in colonies in caves and mines during winter, mainly in the NC mountain
counties. Bat hibernacula caves have relatively stable temperatures, high humidity, and minimal air currents. In
spring, the bats leave their hibernacula and migrate to summer foraging areas throughout NC, usually with a mix
of forested and open habitat, where they feed on flying insects over fields, rivers, and other open habitats.
During the warm seasons these bats roost singly or in small colonies in cavities or crevices of live or dead trees,
beneath loose bark, or in buildings. Maternity roost sites, often in hollow trees or rock crevices, are occupied
during the pup rearing season from June through July. The nearest known site in the NHP database is at Stone
Mountain more than 40 miles west of the project area.
Northern long-eared bats may occur on or near the SECCA property during spring to early fall and may forage
over the lake, lawn, and garden areas. The project will require removing approximately 10 to 15 trees from
approximately 0.2 acre at the base of the dam; these do not appear to be suitable as roosting or maternity trees
for bats. The construction staging areas and access road have been planned to avoid impacts to trees. Based or
this analysis, the project may affect but is not likely to adversely affect the Northern long-eared bat.
2. Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus) -- Proposed Endangered (PE)
Tricolored bats occur across year-round in Chatham County, foraging in both forested and open -canopy habitats
where they feed on flying insects. During daylight hours, they roost singly or in groups in cavities in live or dead
trees, beneath loose bark, under bridges and culverts, rock fissures in ravines, or old buildings. Maternity group
roost sites are occupied from June to July until the pups can fly. In November, they may either migrate to winter
hibernaculum sites in caves, mines, and deep rock crevices in western NC, or remain through the winter in their
warm -season areas, roosting in rock crevices, hollow trees, bridges, or old buildings. Tricolored bats in the
southeastern US have an indistinct hibernation period and may emerge to forage during warm days in winter.
At present the Tricolored bats is not federally protected and FWS Section 7 consultation does not apply, but it
may become listed before the project is complete. The NHP database has no records of Tricolored bats in
Forsyth County, but does have recent records in adjacent Guilford, Iredell, and Stokes Counties. These bats may
occur on or near the SECCA property during any season and may forage over the lake, lawn, and garden areas.
The project will require removing approximately 10 to 15 trees from approximately 0.2 acre at the base of the
dam; these do not appear to be suitable as roosting or maternity trees for bats. The construction staging areas
and access road have been planned to avoid impacts to trees. Based on this analysis, the project may affect but
is not likely to adversely affect the Tricolored bat.
3. Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) -- Bald Eagle & Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA)
Bald eagles in the Piedmont region roost and nest in tall trees near large rivers and lakes, including sites along
the Yadkin River in Yadkin County and the Deep River in Guilford County. NHP has no records of eagle nesting or
roosting sites in Forsyth County. SECCA Lake and Silas Creek are too small to be suitable nesting and foraging
habitat for eagles. The project will not affect bald eagles or their suitable habitat.
4. Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) -- Threatened by Similarity Appearance (TSA)
Bog turtles live in open -canopy wetland habitats such as bogs and fens that are permanently wet (often spring -
fed) forming a network of shallow pools and slow -flowing rivulets interspersed with patches of soft mud and
dense groundcover plants for hiding. Bog turtles do not live in flowing streams, ponds, or in frequently scoured
wetlands along stream corridors, nor in forested wetlands with a dense tree canopy. NHP has historic records of
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Bog turtles in Forsyth County but none in recent decades; the species is probably extirpated from Forsyth
County.
The southern populations of Bog turtles from Virginia to Georgia are designated "Threatened by Similarity of
Appearance" to protect the northern populations, which are Threatened, from illegal collecting. The southern
populations are not Threatened under federal law, but they are protected as Threatened under North Carolina
law. The pond and stream below the pond are not suitable habitats for Bog turtles, and the project will not
affect Bog turtles.
5. Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) -- Endangered (E)
Schweinitz's sunflower (E) occurs in open -canopy mesic to dry woodlands and remnant Piedmont prairie
communities in the western Piedmont of NC and SC. It was historically dependent on fire and grazing animals
(buffalo) to limit competition from trees and shrubs. The remaining populations are mostly along roadsides,
railroads, and utility rights -of -way where occasional mowing preserves an open canopy. NHP has no records of
Schweinitz's sunflower in Forsyth County, and MMI found no suitable habitat for this plant in or near the project
impact areas. The project will not affect Schweinitz's sunflower.
Summary of Potential Impacts to Protected Species
Project construction may affect but is not likely to adversely affect the Northern long-eared bat and Tricolored
bat, which may forage in the project vicinity during warm weather, but for which there is no suitable roosting
habitat in the project impact area. The project will not affect the Bald eagle, Bog turtle, or Schweinitz's
sunflower, for which there is no suitable habitat in the project impact area.
Qualifications of Preparer
Gerald Pottern has 35 years of experience in stream and wetland science, endangered species surveys and
consultation, 404-401 permitting, NEPA and SEPA environmental impact documents, natural resource inventory
and conservation plans, water quality studies, riparian zone assessment, restoration site planning and
monitoring, and environmental education. He is well -versed in federal and state environmental regulations and
natural resource field assessment and documentation methods, and secondary and cumulative impact
mitigation planning. He has assisted public and private clients in designing projects to meet environmental
agency objectives and permit requirements, and has prepared grant applications for riparian conservation and
water quality improvement projects. He has served on the Scientific Council to the NC Nongame Wildlife
Advisory Committee, and has conducted numerous surveys of aquatic and terrestrial plants and wildlife for
scientific and educational purposes.
Attachments
Figure 1. Project vicinity map, SECCA dam repair, Forsyth County NC.
Figure 2. Google Earth aerial photo of the SECCA dam project area
Figures 3A-3B. Photos from left (south) dam abutment: SECCA museum in background.
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Phone: (828) 258-3939 Fax: (828) 258-5330
In Reply Refer To:
Project Code: 2024-0105909
06/18/2024 21:00:23 UTC
Project Name: SECCA Dam Repair, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, Winston-Salem
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The enclosed species list
fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Please note that new species information can change your official species list. Under 50 CFR
402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list
should be verified after 90 days. The Service recommends you visit the ECOS-IPaC website at
regular intervals during project planning and implementation to ensure your species list is
accurate or obtain an updated species list.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
A biological assessment (BA) or biological evaluation (BE) should be completed for your
project. A BA is required for major construction activities (or other undertakings having similar
physical impacts) considered to be Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c))
(NEPA). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a BE be
prepared to determine effects of the action and whether those effects may affect listed species
and/or designated critical habitat. Effects of the action are all consequences to listed species or
critical habitat that are caused by the proposed action, including the consequences of other
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activities that are caused by the proposed action. A consequence is caused by the proposed action
if it is reasonably certain to occur and would not occur "but for" the proposed action..
Recommended contents of a BA/BE are described at 50 CFR 402.12. More information and
resources about project review and preparing a BA/BE can be found at the following web link:
https://www.fws. gov/office/asheville-ecological-services/asheville-field-office-online-review-
process-overview.
If a Federal agency determines listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected
by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR
402. The Service is not required to concur with "no effect" determinations from Federal action
agencies. If consultation is required, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed
species, proposed critical habitat, and at -risk species be addressed within the consultation. More
information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of
permit or licensed applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook"
at the following web link: https://www.fws.gov/media/endangered-species-consultation-
handbook.
Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species
under the Act, there are additional responsibilities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to protect native birds from project -
related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds,
including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12
and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). More information about MBTA and BGEPA can be found at the
following web link: https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds.
We appreciate your consideration of Federally listed species. The Service encourages Federal
agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species in their project planning
to further the purposes of the Act. Please contact our staff at 828-258-3939, if you have any
questions. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference the
Consultation Code which can be found in the header of this letter.
Attachment(s):
• Official Species List
• USFWS National Wildlife Refuges and Fish Hatcheries
• Bald & Golden Eagles
• Migratory Birds
• Wetlands
OFFICIAL SPECIES LIST
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
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any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Asheville Ecological Services Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street, Suite B
Asheville, NC 28801-1082
(828) 258-3939
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PROJECT SUMMARY
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Project Name: SECCA Dam Repair, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art,
Winston-Salem
Project Type: Dam - Maintenance/Modification
Project Description: Dam repair
Project Location:
The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www. google.com/maps/(a)36.119420899999994,-80.29065386556019,14z
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Counties: Forsyth County, North Carolina
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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES
There is a total of 5 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species. Note that 1 of these species should be
considered only under certain conditions.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheriesi, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
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MAMMALS
NAME STATUS
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions:
• This species only needs to be considered if the project includes wind turbine operations.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus Proposed
No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Endangered
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515
REPTILES
NAME
STATUS
Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii
Similarity of
Population: U.S.A. (GA, NC, SC, TN, VA)
Appearance
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
(Threatened)
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6962
INSECTS
NAME STATUS
Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743
FLOWERING PLANTS
NAME STATUS
Schweinitz's Sunflower Helianthus schweinitzii Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3849
CRITICAL HABITATS
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROJECT(S) MAY HAVE EFFECTS ON ALL
ABOVE LISTED SPECIES.
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USFWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LANDS
AND FISH HATCHERIES
Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must undergo a
'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to
discuss any questions or concerns.
THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS OR FISH HATCHERIES WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA.
BALD & GOLDEN EAGLES
Bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Actl and the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act2.
Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to bald or
golden eagles, or their habitats3, should follow appropriate regulations and consider
implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described in the links below. Specifically,
please review the "Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles".
1. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
2. The Migratory Birds Treat, Act of 1918.
3. 50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)
There are likely bald eagles present in your project area. For additional information on bald
eagles, refer to Bald Eagle Nesting and Sensitivity to Human Activity
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures
to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, see the PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE
SUMMARY below to see when these birds are most likely to be present and breeding in your
project area.
NAME BREEDING SEASON
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Breeds Sep 1 to
This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention Jul 31
because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain
types of development or activities.
https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE SUMMARY
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be
present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project
activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read "Supplemental
Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles", specifically the FAQ section titled "Proper
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• Supplemental Information for Migratory Birds and Eagles in IPaC https://www.fws.gov/
media/supplemental-information-migratory-birds-and-bald-and-golden-eagles-may-occur-
project-action
WETLANDS
Impacts to NWI wetlands and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation under Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal statutes.
For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers District.
Please note that the NWI data being shown may be out of date. We are currently working to
update our NWI data set. We recommend you verify these results with a site visit to determine
the actual extent of wetlands on site.
FRESHWATER POND
• PUBHh
RIVERINE
• RSUBH
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IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION
Agency: Mogensen Mitigation Inc.
Name: Gerald Pottern
Address: 104 East Chestnut Ave
City:
Wake Forest
State:
NC
Zip:
27587
Email
gpottern@rjgacarolina.com
Phone:
9195568845
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