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09/11/2011 Riveted SteelCrack in the penstockPenstock ruptureFlow from the leak was about 10 gpm.
04/19/2011LandslideCanalCanal failure due to a landslideCanal failure as a result of a landlside.Damage occurred on private property.
05/02/2011ErosionRiveted SteelPenstock saddle displacementScouring and movement of the penstock saddlesPenstock was submerged and generation was halted.
03/31/2011Rockfall Canal flume was damaged due to a rock fall.Canal flume was damaged due to a rock fall.There was leaking from the flume, but no erosion occurred.
04/08/2011PrecipitationSteelSections of the penstock separated.Sections of the penstock separated.Minor erosion occurred and the penstock saddles moved significantly.
04/01/1933 ConcretePenstock ruptureConcrete monolith penstock and tunnel under dam ruptured.Powerhouse inoperative.
05/14/1962Penstock Dewatering Penstock collapsePenstock collapsed when dewateredNone
08/14/1974Penstock DewateringWoodPenstock collapseCollapse of wood-stave pipeline during dewatering operation.Flow of silt into river. Rendered plant inoperable.
01/28/1980 SteelPenstock ruptureRiveted joints ruptured on steel pipe penstocks.Minor erosion of slope.
02/28/1980Valve Failure Penstock ruptured due to malfunction of a valvePressure regulator and bypass valves on penstock malfunctioned causing rupture of penstock.Significant erosion and debris into powerhouse.

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