Pit No. 5 Diversion

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyShasta
Nearest CityBig Bend
River/StreamPit River
Coordinates40.99289, -121.86951

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length340 ft
Year Completed1944 (82 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage330 acre-ft
Max Storage327 acre-ft
Normal Storage330 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area4,610 sq mi
Max Discharge132,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/18/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCA00402
Federal IDCA00402
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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