Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The subject site includes a proposed 100-foot by 100-foot compound and an approximately 336-foot by 30-foot proposed access route. The facility would include a 400-foot guyed telecommunications structure (420-feet with appurtenances) and associated ground level support equipment. The facility is located off 3531 Scenic Highway, Rising Fawn, Walker/Dade County, Georgia.
This archaeological assessment was conducted in order to ascertain whether the proposed undertaking, on the project site, might directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, if any such resources exist. No archaeological sites were identified through our review of available cultural records and databases within a 3/4-mile search radius. However, one survey report has been conducted within the proposed project site radius, Report number 856. Report 856 was conducted for Oglethorpe Power Corporation for a site evaluation on a pumped storage hydroelectric facility. During the course of the Phase I intensive field survey portion of this archaeological assessment no archaeological cultural resources were encountered.
We conclude that the undertaking would not adversely effect any historic or prehistoric archaeological resources that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking at the project site.
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