Pit River Hydroelectric Project #6 is located in northeastern California and is operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
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The project consists of a series of hydroelectric facilities on the Pit River, with the #6 plant being the largest and most powerful. The Pit River is fed by both snowpack and surface flow, with the majority of the flow coming from snowmelt. The project's operations are closely tied to the amount and timing of snowpack, with the winter months being critical for water storage. The reservoir created by the project provides irrigation water to nearby agricultural lands, and the river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking. The project has a long history dating back to the early 1900s and has undergone several renovations to increase its efficiency and capacity.
| Storage 24hr Change | 3.17% |
| Percent of Normal | 107% |
| Minimum |
3,257.0 acre-ft
2021-12-25 |
| Maximum |
15,619.0 acre-ft
2022-09-04 |
| Average | 14,085 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 228 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 223 |
| Year_Completed | 1965 |
| Nid_Storage | 34100 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Structural_Height | 228 |
| River_Or_Stream | Pit River |
| Surface_Area | 69 |
| Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) - 2 |
| Dam_Length | 907 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Concrete |
| Nid_Height | 228 |
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1940cfs |
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Chirpchatter Campground
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Madrone
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Madrone Campground
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Arbuckle Flat
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Rend Island Campground
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