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Facilities in Operation

Storage Dams

2      

Diversion Dams

2      

Canals

16.9 mi  

Laterals

139 mi  

Pumping Plants

1      


Storage Facilities

Diversion Facilities

Northside Diversion Dam


Rainbow Diversion Dam

Type:

Concrete arch weir

Location

On Stony Creek about 3 miles west of the town of Stonyford.

Year Completed

1914  

Dimensions:

 

   Structural height

44 ft  

   Hydraulic height

29 ft  

   Crest length

271 ft  

   Crest elevation

1,288.7 ft  

   Volume

2,000 yd3  

   Diversion capacity

200 cfs  


Carriage Facilities

East Park Feed Canal

Location

From Rainbow Diversion Dam southeast to East Park Reservoir.

Construction period

1913-1915  

Length

7.0 mi  

Capacity

250 cfs  

Typical maximum section:

 

   Bottom width

6 ft  

   Side slopes

1:1  

   Water depth

6 ft  

   Lining thickness

4 in  


North Canal

Location

From Northside Diversion Dam southeast along Stony Creek.

Construction period

1913  

Length

0.3 mi  

Capacity

125 cfs  

Typical maximum section:

 

   Bottom width

14 ft  

   Side slopes

1.5:1  

   Water depth

4.1 ft  


South Canal

Location

Along Stony Creek southeast to Orland.

Construction period

1912-1916  

Length

9.6 mi  

Capacity

260 cfs  

Typical maximum section:

 

   Bottom width

18 ft  

   Side slopes

1.5:1  

   Water depth

3.8 ft  

 

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