RD 1602 SPFC Modification Project
Updated on 2/4/2022: Project Title, Project Lead, Potential Project Partners, Short Project Description, and Long Project Description
Project Lead: Patterson Westside Farms
Potential Project Partners:
No partners identified at this time
Short Project Description:
The property owners within RD 1602 propose to remove state and federal OMRR&R obligations for their levees.
Long Project Description:
The LMA identified as Reclamation District (RD) 1602 does not currently exist as a formal entity, but Patterson Westside Farms/Twin Oaks Irrigation District have organized meetings of the property owners within the RD to develop this concept. The property owners are interested in continuing to farm their lands and maintain the levee system, but not be constrained by the state and federal standards. The staff time and dollar cost of meeting those standards are greater than the value of continuing to be part of the state-federal flood project. A preferred approach to accomplishing this change has not yet been identified.
Unique Project Characteristics:
Varies – may include incorporation of environmental, water supply, or other secondary benefits to the region.
| Project Status | Pre-planning |
| Project Cost | $4,700,000 |
| Project Timeframe | 1-5 years |
| Cost-sharing | Some costs may be eligible for funding from local, state or federal grant programs – likely requires active Reclamation District with Trustees and financial oversight from the County. |
| Multi-benefit Project | Potentially |
| Types of benefits | The project would improve flood risk management; operations and maintenance; and institutional support. |
| Source of Project | RD 1602 |
Background Information:
Maintenance reports; Inspection Reports; Maintenance Agreement with CVFPB; USACE O&M Manual.