Deadman Creek Measurement Gage Rehabilitation Project

The Deadman Creek Measurement Gage Rehabilitation Project, executed by the California Department of Water Resources as part of the California Stream Gage Improvement Program, involves the reactivation of a stream gage located near Le Grand in Merced County. The project is sponsored by the Le Grand Athlone Water District and is situated at White Rock Road and Deadman Creek. The primary 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 requires the installation of a staff gage and new water level monitoring equipment within the existing footprint. The objective of these upgrades is to enable real-time data collection and the monitoring of hydrologic conditions during storm events, which will provide essential hydrological information to the public. The project is classified under NAICS code 237990 and has been issued a Notice of Exemption, qualifying for categorical exemptions 15301, 15302, and 15306, indicating that no significant environmental impact is expected. Brian Humphrey, a Senior Environmental Scientist with the Department of Water Resources Northern Region Office, serves as the primary point of contact for the project.