Potter Valley Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Potter Valley, California, United States
Source: Times-Standard
The Potter Valley Project consists of two dams on the Eel River, Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam, along with a downstream powerhouse that diverts water from the Eel River into the upper Russian River. The project has been owned and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E), which plans to decommission the project due to its outdated powerhouse and financial losses. There is a potential takeover of
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
- Location
- Potter Valley, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Times-Standard
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Potter Valley Project consists of two dams on the Eel River, Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam, along with a downstream powerhouse that diverts water from the Eel River into the upper Russian River. The project has been owned and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E), which plans to decommission the project due to its outdated powerhouse and financial losses. There is a potential takeover of the project by the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, a Southern California water district, which has raised concerns and prompted an investigation by Rep. Jared Huffman. |
Original sector | Water Management |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Potter Valley |
Source
Source | Times-Standard |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2026-05-01 |
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