Pit No. 3 Diversion

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyShasta
Nearest CityBig Bend
River/StreamPit River
Coordinates41.02155, -121.67556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height135 ft
Dam Height135 ft
Dam Length494 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage41,907 acre-ft
Max Storage41,907 acre-ft
Normal Storage41,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,293 acres
Drainage Area4,606 sq mi
Max Discharge70,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/26/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00395
Federal IDCA00395
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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