Pit No. 7 Diversion

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyShasta
Nearest CityRedding
River/StreamPit River
Coordinates40.84810, -121.99030

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height228 ft
Dam Height228 ft
Dam Length907 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage34,100 acre-ft
Max Storage34,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage34,000 acre-ft
Surface Area69 acres
Max Discharge11,400 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 IDCA00415
Federal IDCA00415
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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