Electra Diversion
Electra Diversion is a concrete dam located in Amador County, California. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Electra Diversion
The primary purpose of Electra 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 Mokelumne River.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 188 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles.
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 07/07/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Amador |
| River/Stream | North Fork Mokelumne River |
| Coordinates | 38.42063, -120.54898 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 188 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00408 |
| Federal ID | CA00408 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |