Pit No. 4 Diversion

Shasta County, California (near Big Bend)

River/Stream: Pit River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
110 ft
Dam Length
415 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,970 acre-ft
Year Completed
1927
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
77,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-07-26

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00397
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
40.98812, -121.76892
Age
99 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.