Regional Board 6 - Lahontan Region CATEGORY 5 Draft 2008 California 305(b)/303(d) Integrated Report
2008 CALIFORNIA 303(d) LIST OF WATER QUALITY LIMITED SEGMENTS*
 
 REGION  WATER BODY NAME WATER TYPE WATERSHED*
CALWATER / USGS HUC
  • POLLUTANT
    • POTENTIAL SOURCES
  • Relevant Notes
ESTIMATED AREA ASSESSED FIRST YEAR LISTED TMDL REQUIREMENT STATUS**  DATE***

6

Blackwood Creek

River & Stream

63420021  /  1.60501e
  • Iron
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source

5.9 Miles

2002

5A

2022
  • This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than a TMDL.
  • Nitrogen
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Hydromodification
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Resource Extraction
    • Silviculture
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization

5.9 Miles

2002

5A

2022
  • Phosphorus
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Hydromodification
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Resource Extraction
    • Silviculture
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization

5.9 Miles

2002

5A

2022
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Construction/Land Development
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Hydromodification
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Range Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)
    • Resource Extraction
    • Silviculture
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization
    • Surface Runoff

5.9 Miles

1996

5B

2008


6

Bodie Creek

River & Stream

63020031  /  18090101
  • Mercury
    • Source Unknown

11 Miles

2006

5A

2019


6

Bridgeport Reservoir

Lake & Reservoir

63030050  /  1.60503e
  • Nitrogen
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Channel Erosion
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Flow Regulation/Modification
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Construction
    • Internal Nutrient Cycling (primarily lakes)
    • Marinas and Recreational Boating
    • Natural Sources
    • Other Urban Runoff
    • Pasture Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)
    • Removal of Riparian Vegetation
    • Sediment Resuspension
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization
    • Wastewater - land disposal

2614 Acres

1992

5A

2006
  • Phosphorus
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Channel Erosion
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Flow Regulation/Modification
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Internal Nutrient Cycling (primarily lakes)
    • Marinas and Recreational Boating
    • Natural Sources
    • Other Urban Runoff
    • Pasture Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)
    • Removal of Riparian Vegetation
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization
    • Wastewater - land disposal

2614 Acres

1992

5A

2006
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Sediment Resuspension
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization

2614 Acres

1992

5A

2006


6

Bronco Creek

River & Stream

63520053  /  1.60501e
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Silviculture

1.3 Miles

1996

5A

2008


6

Carson River, West Fork (Headwaters to Woodfords)

River & Stream

63320014  /  1.60502e
  • Nitrate
    • Source Unknown

18 Miles

2008

5A

2021
  • This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.
  • Nitrogen
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Channel Erosion
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Habitat Modification
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Natural Sources
    • Onsite Wastewater Systems (Septic Tanks)
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)
    • Removal of Riparian Vegetation
    • Silviculture
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization

18 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.
  • Phosphorus
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Channel Erosion
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Habitat Modification
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Natural Sources
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)
    • Removal of Riparian Vegetation
    • Silviculture
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization

18 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.


6

Carson River, West Fork (Paynesville to State Line)

River & Stream

63310013  /  16050201
  • Pathogens
    • Agriculture-irrigation tailwater
    • Agriculture-storm runoff
    • Pasture Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland

3.3 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

Carson River, West Fork (Woodfords to Paynesville)

River & Stream

63310012  /  16050201
  • Nitrogen
    • Agriculture-irrigation tailwater
    • Agriculture-storm runoff
    • Agriculture-subsurface drainage
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Channel Erosion
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Habitat Modification
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Natural Sources
    • Pasture Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Range Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)
    • Removal of Riparian Vegetation
    • Silviculture
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization
    • Wastewater - land disposal

3.6 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.
  • Pathogens
    • Agricultural Return Flows
    • Natural Sources
    • Pasture Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)

3.6 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

Clearwater Creek

River & Stream

63040051  /  1.60503e
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Construction/Land Development
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Range Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland

12 Miles

1996

5A

2006
  • Listed on basis of limited information; additional monitoring may support delisting.


6

Crowley Lake

Lake & Reservoir

60310090  /  1.80901e
  • Ammonia
    • Source Unknown

4861 Acres

2006

5A

2019
  • Oxygen, Dissolved
    • Source Unknown

4861 Acres

2006

5A

2019


6

Donner Lake

Lake & Reservoir

63520021  /  1.60501e
  • Priority Organics
    • Source Unknown

819 Acres

1998

5A

2019


6

Eagle Lake (Lassen County)

Lake & Reservoir

63732000  /  18080003
  • Nitrogen
    • Agriculture
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Internal Nutrient Cycling (primarily lakes)
    • Marinas and Recreational Boating
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Onsite Wastewater Systems (Septic Tanks)
    • Other Urban Runoff
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)
    • Sediment Resuspension
    • Silviculture
    • Wastewater

20704 Acres

2002

5A

2019
  • Phosphorus
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff
    • Internal Nutrient Cycling (primarily lakes)
    • Marinas and Recreational Boating
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Onsite Wastewater Systems (Septic Tanks)
    • Other Urban Runoff
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)
    • Sediment Resuspension
    • Silviculture
    • Wastewater

20704 Acres

2002

5A

2019


6

East Walker River, below Bridgeport Reservoir

River & Stream

63030050  /  16050301
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Upstream Impoundment
    • Urban Runoff--Erosion and Sedimentation

8 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

General Creek

River & Stream

63420030  /  1.60501e
  • Iron
    • Natural Sources
    • Silviculture

9.1 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.
  • Phosphorus
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Natural Sources

9.1 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

Gray Creek (Nevada County)

River & Stream

63520052  /  16050102
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Silviculture

2.8 Miles

1996

5A

2008


6

Haiwee Reservoir

Lake & Reservoir

62410071  /  1.80901e
  • Copper
    • Other

1703 Acres

1998

5A

2004


6

Heavenly Valley Creek (USFS boundary to Trout Creek)

River & Stream

63410031  /  16050101
  • Chloride
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff
    • Natural Sources
    • Source Unknown

1.4 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing may be addressed by revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Construction/Land Development
    • Habitat Modification
    • Hydromodification
    • Land Development
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)

1.4 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

Heavenly Valley Creek (source to USFS boundary)

River & Stream

63410031  /  16050101
  • Chloride
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Natural Sources
    • Source Unknown

2 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.
  • Phosphorus
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Natural Sources
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)

2 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Source Unknown

2 Miles

2006

5B

2002


6

Honey Lake

Saline Lake

63710060  /  1.808e+0
  • Arsenic
    • Flow Regulation/Modification
    • Geothermal Development
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source

57756 Acres

1998

5A

2019
  • Arsenic in Honey Lake is ultimately from natural sources, but the lake is affected by geothermal discharges. Further study is needed to determine whether a TMDL is needed.
  • Salinity/TDS/Chlorides
    • Agricultural Return Flows
    • Agricultural Water Diversion
    • Agriculture
    • Geothermal Development
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Sediment Resuspension

57756 Acres

1998

5A

2019
  • Honey Lake has naturally high salinity but is affected by low flows and geothermal discharges. Further study is needed to verify whether impairment occurs and whether a TMDL is needed.


6

Honey Lake Area Wetlands

Wetland, Freshwater

63710060  /  1.808e+0
  • Metals
    • Agriculture
    • Geothermal Development
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source

62590 Acres

2002

5A

2019
  • The wetlands adjacent to Honey Lake are affected by salts and trace elements from natural sources, which may be concentrated by evaporation during dry years. Additional study is needed to verify whether impairment exists and whether a TMDL is needed.


6

Honey Lake Wildfowl Management Ponds

Saline Lake

63720095  /  1.808e+0
  • Metals
    • Agriculture
    • Geothermal Development
    • Natural Sources

665 Acres

1998

5A

2019
  • The ponds are affected by salts and trace elements from natural sources, which may be concentrated by evaporation during dry years. Additional study is needed to verify whether impairment exists and whether a TMDL is needed.
  • Salinity/TDS/Chlorides
    • Agriculture
    • Geothermal Development
    • Natural Sources

665 Acres

1998

5A

2019
  • The ponds are affected by salts and trace elements from natural sources, which may be concentrated by evaporation during dry years. Additional study is needed to verify whether impairment exists and whether a TMDL is needed.
  • Trace Elements
    • Geothermal Development
    • Nurseries

665 Acres

1998

5A

2019


6

Indian Creek (Alpine County)

River & Stream

63220010  /  16050201
  • Pathogens
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Pasture Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland

13 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

Mammoth Creek (Old Mammoth Road to Highway 395)

River & Stream

60310053  /  18090102
  • Mercury
    • Natural Sources

6 Miles


5A

2019


6

Mammoth Creek (Twin Lakes outlet to Old Mammoth Road)

River & Stream

60310051  /  18090102
  • Mercury
    • Natural Sources

1.9 Miles


5A

2019


6

Monitor Creek

River & Stream

63210070  /  1.60502e
  • Aluminum
    • Acid Mine Drainage
    • Inactive Mining
    • Mill Tailings
    • Mine Tailings
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Point Source

4 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing is expected to be addressed through the CERCLA remediation process.
  • Iron
    • Acid Mine Drainage
    • Inactive Mining
    • Mill Tailings
    • Mine Tailings
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Point Source

4 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing is expected to be addressed through the CERCLA remediation process..
  • Manganese
    • Acid Mine Drainage
    • Inactive Mining
    • Mill Tailings
    • Mine Tailings
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Point Source

4 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing is expected to be addressed through the CERCLA remediation process.
  • Silver
    • Acid Mine Drainage
    • Inactive Mining
    • Mill Tailings
    • Mine Tailings
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source

4 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing is expected to be addressed through the CERCLA remediation process.
  • Sulfates
    • Acid Mine Drainage
    • Inactive Mining
    • Mill Tailings
    • Mine Tailings
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Point Source

4 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing is expected to be addressed through the CERCLA remediation process.
  • Total Dissolved Solids
    • Acid Mine Drainage
    • Inactive Mining
    • Mill Tailings
    • Mine Tailings
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Point Source

4 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing is expected to be addressed through the CERCLA remediation process.


6

Pleasant Valley Reservoir

Lake & Reservoir

60320000  /  1.80901e
  • Organic Enrichment/Low Dissolved Oxygen
    • Flow Regulation/Modification
    • Nonpoint Source

99 Acres

1996

5A

2019


6

Susan River (Headwaters to Susanville)

River & Stream

63720010  /  18080003
  • Mercury
    • Natural Sources

36 Miles


5A

2019
  • Unknown Toxicity
    • Source Unknown

36 Miles


5A

2019


6

Susan River (Litchfield to Honey Lake)

River & Stream

63720050  /  18080003
  • Mercury
    • Source Unknown



5A

2019
  • Unknown Toxicity
    • Source Unknown



5A

2019


6

Susan River (Susanville to Litchfield)

River & Stream

63720050  /  18080003
  • Mercury
    • Natural Sources

16 Miles


5A

2019
  • Unknown Toxicity
    • Source Unknown

16 Miles


5A

2019


6

Swauger Creek

River & Stream

63040012  /  1.60503e
  • Pathogens
    • Natural Sources
    • Onsite Wastewater Systems (Septic Tanks)
    • Pasture Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Range Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)

14 Miles

2002

5C

  • This listing is being addressed through the implementation of management practices for livestock grazing under Lahontan RWQCB Resolution R6T-2007-0019, Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Grazing Operations in the East Walker River Watershed (Bridgeport Valley and Tributaries) of the Lahontan Region.
  • Phosphorus
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Pasture Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Range Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization
    • Surface Runoff

14 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

Tahoe, Lake

Lake & Reservoir

63430010  /  1.60501e
  • Nitrogen
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Channel Erosion
    • Construction/Land Development
    • Drainage/Filling Of Wetlands
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Golf course activities
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Groundwater Loadings
    • Habitat Modification
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff
    • Hydromodification
    • Internal Nutrient Cycling (primarily lakes)
    • Land Development
    • Marinas and Recreational Boating
    • Natural Sources
    • Other Urban Runoff
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)
    • Removal of Riparian Vegetation
    • Silviculture
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization
    • Surface Runoff
    • Urban Runoff--Erosion and Sedimentation
    • Urban Runoff--Non-industrial Permitted
    • Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

85364 Acres

2002

5A

2010
  • Phosphorus
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Channel Erosion
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Construction
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff
    • Internal Nutrient Cycling (primarily lakes)
    • Land Development
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Other Urban Runoff
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)
    • Sediment Resuspension
    • Silviculture
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization
    • Urban Runoff--Erosion and Sedimentation
    • Urban Runoff--Non-industrial Permitted
    • Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

85364 Acres

2002

5A

2010
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Channel Erosion
    • Channelization
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Construction
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff
    • Hydromodification
    • Land Development
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Other Urban Runoff
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)
    • Removal of Riparian Vegetation
    • Sediment Resuspension
    • Silviculture
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization
    • Urban Runoff--Erosion and Sedimentation
    • Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

85364 Acres

2006

5A

2010


6

Tallac Creek (below Hwy 89)

River & Stream

63410041  /  16050101
  • Pathogens
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Pasture Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland

1.3 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

Trout Creek (above Hwy 50)

River & Stream

63410020  /  1.60501e
  • Iron
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Natural Sources
    • Urban Runoff--Non-industrial Permitted

10 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This issue may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.
  • Nitrogen
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Pasture Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Urban Runoff--Non-industrial Permitted

10 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • Pathogens
    • Source Unknown

10 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • Phosphorus
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Pasture Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Urban Runoff--Non-industrial Permitted

10 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

Trout Creek (below Hwy 50)

River & Stream

63410042  /  1.60501e
  • Iron
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Natural Sources
    • Urban Runoff--Non-industrial Permitted

0.78 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.
  • Nitrogen
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Urban Runoff--Non-industrial Permitted

0.78 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • Pathogens
    • Grazing-Related Sources

0.78 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • Phosphorus
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Urban Runoff--Non-industrial Permitted

0.78 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

Truckee River

River & Stream

63510010  /  16050101
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Channel Erosion
    • Construction/Land Development
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Construction
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Range Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Recreational and Tourism Activities (non-boating)
    • Silviculture
    • Snow skiing activities
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization

39 Miles

1996

5A

2008


6

Truckee River, Upper (above Christmas Valley)

River & Stream

63410010  /  16050101
  • Iron
    • Natural Sources

4.5 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.
  • Phosphorus
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Natural Sources
    • Silviculture

4.5 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

Truckee River, Upper (below Christmas Valley)

River & Stream

63410042  /  1.60501e
  • Iron
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source

11 Miles

2002

5A

2019
  • This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.
  • Phosphorus
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Channelization
    • Construction/Land Development
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Hydromodification
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Removal of Riparian Vegetation
    • Silviculture
    • Streambank Modification/Destabilization
    • Unknown Nonpoint Source

11 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

Ward Creek

River & Stream

63420020  /  1.60501e
  • Iron
    • Channel Erosion
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Natural Sources
    • Other Urban Runoff
    • Silviculture

5.7 Miles

2002

5A

2015
  • This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.
  • Nitrogen
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Channel Erosion
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff
    • Natural Sources
    • Other Urban Runoff
    • Silviculture

5.7 Miles

2002

5A

2008
  • Phosphorus
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Channel Erosion
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff
    • Natural Sources
    • Other Urban Runoff
    • Silviculture
    • Urban Runoff--Erosion and Sedimentation

5.7 Miles

2002

5A

2008
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Channel Erosion
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff
    • Land Development
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Silviculture
    • Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers

5.7 Miles

2002

5A

2008


6

Wolf Creek (Alpine County)

River & Stream

63210031  /  16050201
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Range Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland
    • Silviculture

12 Miles

1998

5A

2019