Pit No. 7 Diversion

California — Shasta County — Pit River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyShasta
RiverPit River
Coordinates40.84810, -121.99030

Physical Characteristics

NID Height228 ft
Dam Height228 ft
Dam Length907 ft
NID Storage34,100 acre-ft
Max Storage34,100 acre-ft
Surface Area69 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 1, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
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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