Pit No. 5 Diversion

Shasta County, California (near Big Bend)

River/Stream: Pit River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
58 ft
Dam Length
340 ft
Reservoir Storage
330 acre-ft
Year Completed
1944
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
132,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-09-18

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
CA00402
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
40.99289, -121.86951
Age
82 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.