Pacific Gas and Electric Company Requests Extension of Time for Lake Fordyce Dam Recommendations

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted a request for an extension of time to address various recommendations for Lake Fordyce Dam, part of its Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The request covers three sets of recommendations: 2017 focused spillway assessment, 11th Part 12D inspection, and 12th Part 12D inspection. These recommendations were initially submitted in 2017, 2019, and 2024, respectively. The company has provided a reasoned basis for the request, as required by Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 12.40(d).

Key Takeaways:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company is requesting an extension of time to address recommendations for Lake Fordyce Dam, which is part of its Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project.
  • The recommendations include addressing issues from the 2017 focused spillway assessment, 11th Part 12D inspection (2018), and 12th Part 12D inspection (2023).
  • The company has provided a detailed reasoned basis for the request, as per Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 12.40(d).
  • The request covers three sets of recommendations, which were initially submitted in 2017, 2019, and 2024, respectively.
  • The company has made previous requests for extensions of time, including a letter dated June 29, 2023, and an extension of time request dated November 30, 2022.
  • The request includes contact information for Lacy Cannon (dam safety engineer) and Jackie Pope (license coordinator) for technical and general questions, respectively.

Statistics:

  • 3 sets of recommendations addressed in the request: 2017 focused spillway assessment, 11th Part 12D inspection (2018), and 12th Part 12D inspection (2023).
  • 3 previous extension of time requests made by the company: dated December 28, 2017, June 29, 2023, and November 30, 2022.
  • 2 contacts provided by the company for technical and general questions: Lacy Cannon (dam safety engineer) and Jackie Pope (license coordinator).

Sources:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (2025). Extension of Time Request for Lake Fordyce Dam.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (2018). 11th Part 12D Safety Inspection Report.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (2023). 12th Part 12D Periodic Inspection Report.