Seney National Wildlife Refuge Delta Creek Pool Dam Removal Project—Section 106 Application and Cultural Resources Review, Schoolcraft County, Michigan

Summary of the Delta Creek Pool Dam Removal Project

The completed cultural resources assessment for the Delta Creek Pool Dam Removal Project at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. The project involves the Delta Creek Dam and its related structures, including two culverts on Delta Creek Road or Route 405.

The project location was documented with photos taken on November 3, 2023. It is subject to review under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

The proposed work includes:

1. Removing about 100 feet of the dam embankment down to the natural level,
2. Dismantling the water control structure structure
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3. Building a rock path across the dam opening for maintenance access.
4. Replacement of two culverts with a concrete box culvert.