Definite Plan for the Lower Klamath Project

The Definite Plan is organized into the following sections:

• Executive Summary
• Chapter 1: Objectives and Background
  • 1.1 Objectives
  • 1.2 Project Description
  • 1.3 Compliance with Applicable Laws
  • 1.4 Elevations and Measurement Corrections
  • 1.5 Document Organization
• Chapter 2: Existing Feature Descriptions
  • 2.1 J.C. Boyle Dam and Powerhouse
  • 2.2 Copco No. 1 Dam and Powerhouse
  • 2.3 Copco No. 2 Dam and Powerhouse
  • 2.4 Iron Gate Dam and Powerhouse
• Chapter 3: FERC Compliance and Dam Safety
  • 3.1 Board of Consultants
  • 3.2 Part 12 Requirements
  • 3.3 FERC Required Plans and Submittals
• Chapter 4: Reservoir Drawdown and Diversion Plan
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Diversion Facilities
  • 4.3 Flood Frequency Analysis
  • 4.4 Summer Flow Frequency Analysis
  • 4.5 Drawdown Timing
  • 4.6 Reservoir Drawdown Releases
  • 4.7 Monitoring During Reservoir Drawdown
  • 4.8 Best Management Practices (BMPs) to Implement During Reservoir Drawdown
  • 4.9 Stability of Reservoir Rim
  • 4.10 Potential for Effects Downstream of the Project
• Chapter 5: Dam Removal Approach
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 J.C. Boyle Dam and Powerhouse
  • 5.3 Copco No. 1 Dam and Powerhouse
  • 5.4 Copco No. 2 Dam and Powerhouse
  • 5.5 Iron Gate Dam and Powerhouse
• Chapter 6: Reservoir and Other Restoration
  • 6.1 Reservoir Restoration
  • 6.2 Restoration Activities outside of Reservoir
• Chapter 7: Other Project Components
  • 7.1 Overview
  • 7.2 Aquatic Resources
  • 7.3 Terrestrial Resources Measures
  • 7.4 Road Improvements
  • 7.5 Yreka Water Supply
  • 7.6 Recreation Facilities Removal & Draft Plan
  • 7.7 Downstream Flood Control Improvements
  • 7.8 Fish Hatchery Plan
  • 7.9 Cultural Resources Plan
  • 7.10 Other Plans
• Chapter 8: Project Costs and Schedule
  • 8.1 Objectives
  • 8.2 Cost Categories
  • 8.3 Construction Procurement Approach
  • 8.4 Basis of Estimate
  • 8.5 Estimate Results Summary
  • 8.6 Construction Schedule
• Chapter 9: References

Appendices to the Definite Plan:

• Appendix A Risk Management Plan
• Appendix B Figures – Redacted as Critical Energy Infrastructure Information
• Appendix C Figures – Other
• Appendix D Dam Stability Analyses
• Appendix E Reservoir Rim Stability Analyses
• Appendix F Reservoir Drawdown Analysis
• Appendix G Copco Foundation Removal
• Appendix H Reservoir Area Management Plan
• Appendix I Aquatic Resources Measures
• Appendix J Terrestrial Resources Measures
• Appendix K Road and Bridge Structure Data and Long-Term
  Improvements
• Appendix L Cultural Resources Plan
• Appendix M Water Quality Monitoring Plan
• Appendix N Groundwater Well Management Plan
• Appendix O Construction Related Plans
  • O1 Fire Management Plan
  • O2 Traffic Management Plan
  • O3 Hazardous Materials Management Plan
  • O4 Emergency Response Plan
  • O5 Noise and Vibration Control Plan
• Appendix P Estimate of Project Costs Report
• Appendix Q Draft Recreation Plan

Download the Definite Plan

For faster downloads, the Definite Plan has been separated into smaller file sizes.

• Definite Plan, excluding Appendices (PDF, 23 MB)
• Appendix A (PDF, 745 KB)
• Appendix B – Redacted Cover Page (PDF, 72 KB)
• Appendix C (PDF, 28 MB)
• Appendix D (PDF, 20 MB)
• Appendix E (PDF, 35 MB)
• Appendix F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N and O (PDF, 38 MB)
• Appendix P and Q (PDF, 22 MB)

Resources

• Press Release
• Definite Plan Fact Sheet
• Q&A
• Media Resources
• All other 6/28/18 filings with FERC are located on our Regulatory page

Physical copies are available at the following locations:

• College of the Siskiyous Library (800 College Ave Weed, CA 96094)
• Siskiyou County Library (719 4th St, Yreka, CA 96097)
• Klamath County Library (126 South 3rd St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601)
• Klamath Tribes Tribal Office (501 Chiloquin Blvd. Chiloquin, OR 97624)
• Humboldt County Library – Eureka (1313 3^rd St Humboldt, CA 95501)
• Humboldt State University Library (1 Harpst St, Arcata, CA 95521)
• Southern Oregon University Library (1250 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland, OR 97520)
• Del Norte County Library – Crescent City (190 Price Mall Crescent City, CA 95531)
• College of the Redwoods – Eureka Campus Library (7351 Tompkins Hill Rd, Eureka, CA 95501)
• College of the Redwoods – Del Norte Library (883 West Washington Blvd Crescent City, CA 95531)
• Hoopa Valley Tribe (761 Loop Road Hoopa, CA 95546)