Pit No. 5 Diversion
Pit No. 5 Diversion is a concrete dam located in Shasta County, California, built in 1944. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pit No. 5 Diversion
The primary purpose of Pit No. 5 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 Pit River near Big Bend.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 327 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,610 square miles. Completed in 1944, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/18/2018.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Shasta |
| Nearest City | Big Bend |
| River/Stream | Pit River |
| Coordinates | 40.99289, -121.86951 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 327 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,610 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 132,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00402 |
| Federal ID | CA00402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |