Pit No. 7 Afterbay

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyShasta
Nearest CityRedding
River/StreamPit River
Coordinates40.84180, -122.01700

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Drainage Area4,897 sq mi
Max Discharge115,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDCA82569
Federal IDCA82569
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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