Pit No. 5 Open Conduit
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Shasta |
| Nearest City | Big Bend |
| River/Stream | Pit River |
| Coordinates | 40.99870, -121.89547 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,964 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,044 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,044 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |