Dale/Scott Ditch Rock Diversion Dam 2026 (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MER-65048-R4)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region, has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement Notification No. EPIMS-MER-65048-R4 to Jayraj Kahlon pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. The project, titled Dale/Scott Ditch Rock Diversion Dam 2026, involves the one-time construction of a rock diversion dam in the Merced River at the head of the Dale Scott Ditch. This installation is designed to back up water and guide flow into the diversion ditch. The project is located in Merced County, California, specifically at river mile 47.10, approximately 0.6 mile southwest of Snelling, identified by Assessor Parcel Number 043-050-041-000. A Notice of Exemption was issued on June 23, 2026, based on statutory and categorical grounds, indicating that the project will not have a significant environmental impact under the protective features of the agreement. The project is managed by Environmental Scientist Jackson Powell and Engineer Steve Maxey. While the project is categorized under NAICS code 237990, specific contract values, payment terms, and performance periods were not provided in the available documentation.