Eagle Canyon Canal Diversion
Eagle Canyon Canal Diversion is a concrete dam located in Tehama County, California, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eagle Canyon Canal Diversion
The primary purpose of Eagle Canyon Canal Diversion is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Pacific Gas And Electric Company (private). It impounds the North Fork Battle Creek near Shingletown.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 282 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 338 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,890 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/07/2017.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Tehama |
| Nearest City | Shingletown |
| River/Stream | North Fork Battle Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.42330, -121.92060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 282 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,890 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,890 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 338 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA82567 |
| Federal ID | CA82567 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |