Pit River Weir

California — Shasta County — Pit River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyShasta
RiverPit River
Coordinates40.99720, -121.43570

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length231 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 11, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1921
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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