Potter Valley Project Water Release Variance
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Potter Valley, California, United States
Source: The Press Democrat
The project involves the management and regulation of water releases from Lake Pillsbury through Scott Dam as part of the Potter Valley Project, which includes a hydroelectric power plant. The project includes annual water release variances approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to balance water needs for agriculture, wildlife conservation, and infrastructure safety. The curre
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro
- Location
- Potter Valley, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Press Democrat
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Description | The project involves the management and regulation of water releases from Lake Pillsbury through Scott Dam as part of the Potter Valley Project, which includes a hydroelectric power plant. The project includes annual water release variances approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to balance water needs for agriculture, wildlife conservation, and infrastructure safety. The current variance reduces water flow to support fish survival and dam safety, with plans for decommissioning the hydroelectric plant starting in 2028 at the earliest. |
Original sector | Water Management |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Potter Valley |
Source
Source | The Press Democrat |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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