Pit No. 5 Diversion

California — Shasta County — Pit River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyShasta
RiverPit River
Coordinates40.99289, -121.86951

Physical Characteristics

NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length340 ft
NID Storage330 acre-ft
Max Storage327 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 18, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1944
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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