Pacific Gas and Electric Company Submits Updated Quality Control Inspection Program for Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted an updated quality control inspection program (QCIP) for the crest restoration project at Lower Feeley Dam, part of the Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project. This move comes after the company received project authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on August 27, 2024. The updated QCIP addresses organizational staffing changes and the addition of a senior inspector with experience supporting the project. The document highlights the importance of adhering to FERC guidelines and ensuring that project staff have the necessary experience and qualifications.

Key Takeaways:

• Pacific Gas and Electric Company submitted an updated quality control inspection program (QCIP) for the crest restoration project at Lower Feeley Dam.
• The updated QCIP addresses organizational staffing changes and the addition of a senior inspector with experience supporting the project.
• The QCIP was updated to reflect changes in project staff, including the addition of a senior inspector and the substitution of the project manager role.
• The document highlights the importance of adhering to FERC guidelines and ensuring that project staff have the necessary experience and qualifications.
• The updated QCIP was prepared by PG&E and is Revision 3, dated July 2025.
• The organization chart in Appendix A of Enclosure 1 was updated for the project manager and project inspector roles.
• The resume for James Layfield, senior inspector, was added to Appendix B of Enclosure 1.

Statistics:

• 1 document submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: Frank L. Blackett, P.E., Regional Engineer Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Division of Dam Safety and Inspections.
• 1 updated quality control inspection program (QCIP) submitted by Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the crest restoration project.
• 1 senior inspector added to the project staff.
• Approval of the project was received from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on August 27, 2024.
• The final construction report is due by February 15, 2026.

Sources:

• FERC No. 2310-CA, Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project, Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
• Letter from Michael Dydiw, P.E., Deputy Chief Dam Safety Engineer, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, to Frank L. Blackett, P.E., Regional Engineer, FERC, dated April 4, 2025.
• Lower Feeley Dam Crest Restoration Project, Quality Control Inspection Program, Revision 3, prepared by PG&E and dated July 2025.