Pit No. 4 Diversion

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyShasta
Nearest CityBig Bend
River/StreamPit River
Coordinates40.98812, -121.76892

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height110 ft
Dam Height110 ft
Dam Length415 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,970 acre-ft
Max Storage1,970 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,970 acre-ft
Surface Area105 acres
Drainage Area4,643 sq mi
Max Discharge77,000 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 IDCA00397
Federal IDCA00397
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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