Regional Board 6 - Lahontan Region CATEGORY 5 Draft 2012 Integrated Report (CWA Section 303(d) List / 305(b) Report)
2012 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

Amargosa River (Nevada border to Tecopa)

River & Stream

9609.420000  /  18090202

60 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Amargosa River (Tecopa to Upper Canyon)

River & Stream

9609.420000  /  18090202

2.4 Miles

2010

5A

2012


6

Arrowhead, Lake

Lake & Reservoir

9628.200000  /  18090208

736 Acres

2012

5A

2025


6

Bidwell Creek

River & Stream

64130040  /  18080001

12 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Bijou Park Creek

River & Stream

8634.100302,8634.300000  /  16050101
  • Iron
    • Natural Sources

1.6 Miles

2012

5A

2025

1.6 Miles

2012

5A

2025

1.6 Miles

2012

5B

2011

1.6 Miles

2012

5B

2011

1.6 Miles

2012

5B

2011


6

Blackwood Creek

River & Stream

8634.200201  /  16050101
  • Iron
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source

7 Miles

2002

5A

2022
    This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than a TMDL.

7 Miles

2002

5B

2011

7 Miles

2002

5B

2011

7 Miles

1996

5B

2008


6

Bodie Creek

River & Stream

8630.200201,8630.200202  /  18090101

10 Miles

2006

5A

2019


6

Bridgeport Reservoir

Lake & Reservoir

8630.100103,8630.300100,8630.300301,8630.300302,8630.300403,8630.300500  /  16050301

2557 Acres

1992

5A

2006

2557 Acres

1992

5A

2006

2557 Acres

1992

5A

2006


6

Buckeye Creek

River & Stream

8630.300500,8630.400201,8630.400202,8630.400204  /  16050301

18 Miles


5A

2015


6

Carson River, East Fork

River & Stream

8632.100101,8632.100102,8632.100103,8632.100501,8632.100502,8632.100604,8632.100701,8632.100702  /  16050201

47 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Carson River, West Fork (Headwaters to Woodfords)

River & Stream

8633.100002,8633.200001,8633.200002,8633.200004,8633.200005  /  16050201

19 Miles

2010

5A

2025

19 Miles

2010

5A

2021
    This listing may be addressed through revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.

19 Miles

2002

5A

2019

19 Miles

2002

5A

2019

19 Miles

2010

5A

2025

19 Miles

2010

5A

2025

19 Miles

2010

5A

2025


6

Carson River, West Fork (Paynesville to State Line)

River & Stream

8633.100003  /  16050201
  • Fecal Coliform
    • Agriculture-irrigation tailwater
    • Agriculture-storm runoff
    • Pasture Grazing-Riparian and/or Upland

2.4 Miles

2012

5A

2019


6

Carson River, West Fork (Woodfords to Paynesville)

River & Stream

8633.100002,8633.100003  /  16050201

3.7 Miles

2012

5A

2025

3.7 Miles


5A

2019

3.7 Miles

2012

5A

2025

3.7 Miles

2002

5A

2019

3.7 Miles

2012

5A

2025

3.7 Miles

2012

5A

2025

3.7 Miles

2012

5A

2025


6

Crab Creek

River & Stream

9628.200000  /  18090208

5.5 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Crowley Lake

Lake & Reservoir

9603.100802,9603.100803  /  18090102

4140 Acres

2006

5A

2019

4140 Acres

2006

5A

2019


6

Donner Lake

Lake & Reservoir

8635.200201  /  16050102

834 Acres

2012

5A

2025

834 Acres

2012

5A

2025

834 Acres


5A

2019


6

Eagle Lake (Lassen County)

Lake & Reservoir

8637.310304,8637.310402,8637.310403,8637.310501,8637.310502,8637.310601,8637.310602,8637.310603,8637.310604,8637.320000  /  18080003

24377 Acres

2002

5A

2019

24377 Acres

2002

5A

2019


6

East Walker River, below Bridgeport Reservoir

River & Stream

8630.100101,8630.100102,8630.100103  /  16050301

8.4 Miles

2010

5A

2021
  • Sedimentation/Siltation
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Grazing-Related Sources
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Upstream Impoundment
    • Urban Runoff--Erosion and Sedimentation

8.4 Miles

2002

5A

2019

8.4 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

General Creek

River & Stream

8634.200303,8634.300000  /  16050101
  • Iron
    • Natural Sources
    • Silviculture

9.2 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

9.2 Miles

2002

5A

2019


6

Gregory, Lake

Lake & Reservoir

9628.200000  /  18090208

81 Acres

2012

5A

2025


6

Haiwee Reservoir

Lake & Reservoir

9624.100701,9624.100702,9624.100703  /  18090103

1716 Acres

1998

5A

2004


6

Heavenly Valley Creek (USFS boundary to Trout Creek)

River & Stream

8634.100301  /  16050101
  • Chloride
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff
    • Natural Sources
    • Source Unknown

1.5 Miles

2002

5A

2027
    This listing may be addressed by revision of the water quality objective rather than through a TMDL.

1.5 Miles

2002

5B

2011


6

Heavenly Valley Creek (source to USFS boundary)

River & Stream

8634.100301  /  16050101
  • Chloride
    • Atmospheric Deposition
    • Highway Maintenance and Runoff
    • Natural Sources
    • Source Unknown

2 Miles

2002

5A

2019

2 Miles

2002

5B

2011

2 Miles

2006

5B

2002


6

Hilton Creek

River & Stream

9603.100801,9603.100803  /  18090102

9.4 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Holcomb Creek

River & Stream

9628.200000  /  18090208

19 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Honey Lake

Saline Lake

8637.100600,8637.200905  /  18080003
  • Arsenic
    • Flow Regulation/Modification
    • Geothermal Development
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source

55526 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 (clean sediment)

55526 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

8637.100600,8637.200905  /  18080003
  • Metals
    • Agriculture
    • Geothermal Development
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source

55526 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

8637.200905  /  18080003
  • Metals
    • Agriculture
    • Geothermal Development
    • Natural Sources

776 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.

776 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.

776 Acres

1998

5A

2019


6

Indian Creek (Alpine County)

River & Stream

8632.200000  /  16050201

13 Miles

2012

5A

2025

13 Miles


5A

2019

13 Miles

2012

5A

2025


6

Littlerock Reservoir

Lake & Reservoir

9626.800000  /  18090206

106 Acres

2010

5A

2021

106 Acres

2012

5A

2025

106 Acres

2012

5A

2025


6

Mammoth Creek (Headwaters to Twin Lakes outlet)

River & Stream

9603.100501,9603.100506  /  18090102

4.8 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Mammoth Creek (Old Mammoth Road to Highway 395)

River & Stream

9603.100501,9603.100503  /  18090102

4 Miles

1996

5A

2027

4 Miles

2006

5A

2019

4 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Mammoth Creek (Twin Lakes outlet to Old Mammoth Road)

River & Stream

9603.100501  /  18090102

2.7 Miles

1996

5A

2021

2.7 Miles

2006

5A

2019


6

Mammoth Creek, unamed tributary (confluence is near Old Mammoth Rd)

River & Stream

9603.100501  /  18090102

1.8 Miles

2010

5A

2012

1.8 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Mesquite Springs (Inyo County)

Wetland, Freshwater

60911000  /  18090203

0.17 Acres

2010

5A

2021

0.17 Acres

2010

5A

2021


6

Mill Creek (Modoc County)

River & Stream

8641.300101,8641.300102  /  18080001

4.2 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Mojave River (Mojave Forks Reservoir outlet to Upper Narrows)

River & Stream

9628.200000  /  18090208

15 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Mojave River (Upper Narrows to Lower Narrows)

River & Stream

9628.200000  /  18090208

3.7 Miles

2010

5A

2021
  • Sulfates
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source

3.7 Miles

2010

5A

2021

3.7 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Monitor Creek

River & Stream

8632.100701,8632.100703  /  16050201
  • Aluminum
    • Acid Mine Drainage
    • Inactive Mining
    • Mill Tailings
    • Mine Tailings
    • Natural Sources
    • Nonpoint Source
    • Point Source

4.1 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

4.1 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

4.1 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

4.1 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

4.1 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

4.1 Miles

2002

5A

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


6

Pleasant Valley Reservoir

Lake & Reservoir

9603.202800  /  18090102

98 Acres

1996

5A

2019


6

Rock Creek (tributary to Owens River)

River & Stream

9603.201402,9603.201403,9603.201404,9603.201502,9603.201503,9603.201602,9603.202800  /  18090102

26 Miles

2010

5A

2025


6

Sheep Creek

River & Stream

9628.200000  /  18090208

2.1 Miles

2010

5A

2021

2.1 Miles

2010

5A

2021


6

Silverwood Reservoir

Lake & Reservoir

9628.200000  /  18090208

906 Acres

2012

5A

2025

906 Acres

2012

5A

2025


6

Susan River (Headwaters to Susanville)

River & Stream

8637.200101,8637.200103,8637.200105,8637.200201,8637.200202,8637.200203,8637.200400  /  18080003

38 Miles

2006

5A

2019

38 Miles

2010

5A

2021

38 Miles

2010

5A

2021

38 Miles

1996

5A

2019


6

Susan River (Litchfield to Honey Lake)

River & Stream

8637.200905  /  18080003

9.3 Miles

2006

5A

2019

9.3 Miles

1996

5A

2019


6

Susan River (Susanville to Litchfield)

River & Stream

63720050  /  18080003

16 Miles

2006

5A

2019

16 Miles

2010

5A

2021

16 Miles

2010

5A

2021

16 Miles

1996

5A

2019


6

Swauger Creek

River & Stream

8630.300500,8630.400101,8630.400102,8630.400103  /  16050301
  • Fecal Coliform
    • 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

2012

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

Tallac Creek (below Hwy 89)

River & Stream

8634.100401,8634.300000  /  16050101

2 Miles

2012

5A

2019


6

Trout Creek (above Hwy 50)

River & Stream

8634.100202,8634.100301  /  16050101

12 Miles


5A

2019
  • Iron
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Natural Sources
    • Urban Runoff--Non-industrial Permitted

12 Miles

2002

5A

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

12 Miles

2002

5B

2011

12 Miles

2002

5B

2014


6

Trout Creek (below Hwy 50)

River & Stream

8634.100301,8634.100402  /  16050101

0.82 Miles


5A

2019
  • Iron
    • Erosion/Siltation
    • Natural Sources
    • Urban Runoff--Non-industrial Permitted

0.82 Miles

2002

5A

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

0.82 Miles

2002

5B

2011

0.82 Miles

2002

5B

2011


6

Truckee River, Upper (above Christmas Valley)

River & Stream

8634.100102  /  16050101
  • Iron
    • Source Unknown

5.1 Miles

2002

5A

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

5.1 Miles

2002

5B

2011


6

Truckee River, Upper (below Christmas Valley)

River & Stream

8634.100102,8634.100301,8634.100402,8634.100403  /  16050101
  • Iron
    • Source Unknown

16 Miles

2002

5A

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

16 Miles

2002

5B

2011


6

Ward Creek

River & Stream

63420020  /  16050101
  • 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.

5.7 Miles

2002

5B

2011

5.7 Miles

2002

5B

2011

5.7 Miles

2002

5B

2011


6

Wolf Creek (Alpine County)

River & Stream

8632.100301,8632.100302,8632.100501  /  16050201

13 Miles

1998

5A

2019