Eel River Dams
Sector: Hydro • Location: Ukiah, California, United States
Source: California Trout
The Eel River Dams, located on the Eel River in California, are part of PG&E's Potter Valley Project. These dams, Scott and Cape Horn, block fish migration and have been identified as seismically unsound. PG&E is working on a decommissioning plan to remove the dams, which is expected to start as early as 2028, aiming to restore the river's ecosystem and fish populations.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ukiah, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- California Trout
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Eel River Dams, located on the Eel River in California, are part of PG&E's Potter Valley Project. These dams, Scott and Cape Horn, block fish migration and have been identified as seismically unsound. PG&E is working on a decommissioning plan to remove the dams, which is expected to start as early as 2028, aiming to restore the river's ecosystem and fish populations. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Ukiah |
Source
Source | California Trout |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-04-23 |
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