Pit 6 Dam
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| Pit No. 6 Dam | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Location | Shasta County, California |
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| Opening date | 1965 |
| Owner(s) | PG&E |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Concrete gravity |
| Impounds | Pit River |
| Height | 172 ft (52 m) |
| Length | 560 ft (170 m) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 15,700 acre·ft (19,400,000 m3) |
| Catchment area | 5,020 sq mi (13,000 km2) |
| Surface area | 265 acres (107 ha) |
| Power station | |
| Installed capacity | 79 MW |
| Annual generation | 299.25 GWh[1] |
Pit No. 6 Dam or Pit 6 Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Pit River in northern California. Its power station generates up to 79 MW.[2]
The dam, built in 1965, is owned by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. It is 172 feet (52 m) tall and forms the Pit Six Reservoir, which has a capacity of 15,700 acre feet (19,400,000 m3).[3]
See also
References
- ↑ http://carma.org/plant/detail/34791
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