Pit No. 1 Forebay

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyShasta
Nearest CityFall River Mills
River/StreamFall River
Coordinates41.00810, -121.44780

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length586 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,212 acre-ft
Max Storage3,212 acre-ft
Normal Storage614 acre-ft
Surface Area222 acres
Drainage Area725 sq mi
Max Discharge13,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/25/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00405
Federal IDCA00405
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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