Hat Creek No. 2 Diversion
Hat Creek No. 2 Diversion is a concrete dam located in Shasta County, California, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hat Creek No. 2 Diversion
The primary purpose of Hat Creek No. 2 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 Hat Creek near Big Bend.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 89 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 629 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 586 square miles. Completed in 1943, 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 07/25/2023.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Shasta |
| Nearest City | Big Bend |
| River/Stream | Hat Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.95030, -121.54510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 629 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 629 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 629 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89 acres |
| Drainage Area | 586 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,490 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 | 07/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00404 |
| Federal ID | CA00404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |