BHPP Holding Pond Culvert Connection Repair

The California Department of Water Resources, San Joaquin Field Division, is forecasting a project titled BHPP Holding Pond Culvert Connection Repair located in Kettleman City, King County, California. The primary objective is to repair the culvert connecting Badger Hill Pumping Plant ponds 1 and 2 and to fill and compact erosion caused by the leaky culvert. This work is essential for the maintenance of the ponds and pond access roads, supporting the California Aqueduct and State Water Project water delivery. The project is categorized under NAICS code 237990 and was posted on July 8, 2026. The scope of work involves using a backhoe for excavation, filling, and compaction, with a dump truck used to import fill material. A compaction wheel and a water truck may also be utilized to assist with compaction and dust control. All activities must be performed within the DWR right-of-way and by the road, with all staging restricted to existing dirt roads. The project has been filed under a Notice of Exemption as of July 7, 2026, certifying its status as a maintenance activity.