Land Classification changes could have big impact, public comment period open until August 14
From the US Army Corps of Engineers,
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE- Baltimore) is in the process of updating the Master Plans for the USACE owned and operated Almond Lake and Arkport Dam. The purpose of the Almond Lake 2024 Master Plan and the Arkport Dam 2024 Master Plan is to provide guidance for stewardship of natural resources and management for long-term public access to, and use of, the natural resources at Almond Lake and Arkport Dam, including the land classification of the USACE-managed lands. Land classifications are established in the 2024 Master Plans and are fundamental to project land management. Land classifications provide for development and resource management consistent with authorized purposes and other federal laws. The 2024 Master Plans provide a comprehensive description of the USACE project, a discussion of factors influencing resource management and development, new resource management objectives, a synopsis of public involvement and input into the planning process, descriptions of existing development, and considerations of future development activities.
USACE requests comments regarding the draft 2024 Master Plans and their associated environmental assessments (EAs) within thirty (30) days of the Notice of Availability dated July 15, 2024. USACE will consider all comments received within the 30-day comment period in the preparation of the Final Master Plans and EAs. A copy of the Almond Lake draft Master Plan and EA and the Arkport Dam draft Master Plan and EA are available at the Almond Public Library (Almond, New York) and at the Hornell Public Library (Hornell, New York). Additionally, the Draft Master Plans and EAs can be found on the USACE Almond Lake website at: https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Missions/Dams-Recreation/Almond-Lake/Almond-Lake-Master-Plan-Revision/ and at the USACE Arkport Dam website at: https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/missions/dams-recreation/arkport-dam/arkport-dam-master-plan/.
The Arkport Dam was the first dam built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It was authorized by
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the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Construction work began in May, 1938, and was operational complete in late 1939. The federal cost of the project was $1,910,000.00.
The primary purpose of the Arkport Dam and Reservoir was to supplement the local flood protection project at Hornell in alleviating the flood problem within the city. The dam forms part of the protection for Canisteo, Addison and other communities on the Canisteo and Chemung Rivers. It is located on the Canisteo River about one mile west of the village of Arkport and five miles upstream from Hornell.
If you would like to request a public meeting to discuss the 2024 Master Plans and the associated EAs or you have any questions related to this process, please contact Lauren McDonald at Lauren.N.McDonald@usace.army.mil.
Individuals wishing to provide comments or request additional information may contact Ms. McDonald at the email address above. Additionally, questions and/or comments can be submitted at the USACE websites above or mailed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Planning Division, Subject: 2024 Master Plans, 2 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201.
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