Pit No. 6 Diversion

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyShasta
Nearest CityRedding
River/StreamPit River
Coordinates40.92240, -121.99310

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height195 ft
Dam Height195 ft
Dam Length582 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15,900 acre-ft
Max Storage15,619 acre-ft
Normal Storage15,900 acre-ft
Surface Area268 acres
Drainage Area4,770 sq mi
Max Discharge115,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/01/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00414
Federal IDCA00414
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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