Potter Valley Project Decommissioning
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Potter Valley, California, United States
Source: Marin Independent Journal
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. has filed formal plans with the federal government to decommission the Potter Valley Project, which includes two dams (Scott and Cape Horn dams) and a century-old powerhouse. The project aims to remove the dams, drain the reservoirs, and restore the Eel River to its natural state. The plan also includes constructing the New Eel-Russian Facility (NERF) at the site of the
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government, Waste Processing and Treatment
- Location
- Potter Valley, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Marin Independent Journal
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Description | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. has filed formal plans with the federal government to decommission the Potter Valley Project, which includes two dams (Scott and Cape Horn dams) and a century-old powerhouse. The project aims to remove the dams, drain the reservoirs, and restore the Eel River to its natural state. The plan also includes constructing the New Eel-Russian Facility (NERF) at the site of the Cape Horn Dam to allow seasonal water diversion from the Eel River to the Russian River. |
Original sector | Water |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Potter Valley |
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Source | Marin Independent Journal |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government, Waste Processing and Treatment |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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