Deadman Creek Measurement Gage Rehabilitation Project

The Deadman Creek Measurement Gage Rehabilitation Project, identified by schedule number 2025080701, is an initiative by the California Department of Water Resources under the California Stream Gage Improvement Program. Executed in partnership with the Le Grand Athlone Water District, the project focuses on reactivating a stream gage located at White Rock Road and Deadman Creek in Merced County, approximately 2.5 miles southeast of Le Grand. The primary objective is to upgrade and replace equipment within the existing footprint to enable real-time data collection and monitoring of hydrologic conditions during storm events, providing essential hydrological information to the public. The scope of work includes rehabilitating the existing stream gage stilling well through minor repairs to the metal structure and the cleaning of stilling well ports. Additionally, the project involves the installation of a staff gage and new water level monitoring equipment. The project is managed by Brian Humphrey, a Senior Environmental Scientist with the Northern Region Office in Red Bluff. According to the Notice of Exemption issued on October 16, 2025, the project qualifies for categorical exemptions 15301, 15302, and 15306, indicating that no significant environmental impact is expected.