Pit 3 Dam, Gravity dam in Shasta County, United States.
The concrete structure rises 130 feet high and stretches 494 feet across the Pit River, forming Lake Britton with three steel gates and inflatable rubber gates.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company constructed the dam in 1925 to generate hydroelectric power and manage water resources in northern California's growing infrastructure network.
The Pacific Crest Trail crosses the Pit River at this location, connecting hikers to McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park and surrounding natural areas.
Three generators at the facility produce 69.9 megawatts of electricity while the reservoir stores 41,877 acre-feet of water for regional power generation needs.
The lake level fluctuates weekly, with greater water releases during weekdays for power generation and reservoir refilling occurring on weekends for optimal resource management.
Location: Shasta County
GPS coordinates: 41.02170,-121.67600
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:38
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