Powerhouse pipe burst may take ‘years’ to fix as Yuba County declares emergency

The extent of the damage from the penstock rupture and deluge remains unclear a week after sweeping debris and oil into the ...

After pipe failure at New Colgate Powerhouse, crews race to clean up Yuba River ahead of storm

It's a race against time to get a better understanding of what crews are up against with storms in the forecast, causing rivers to rise with the potential to carry debris.
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Burst Pipe Turns Colgate Powerhouse Into Indoor River, Triggers Dobbins Evacuation

Employees were rushed out of the New Colgate Powerhouse in Yuba County shortly after 3 p.m. Friday after a large water pipe ...
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Crews assessing damage, responding to potential environmental impacts after penstock pipe failure at New Colgate Powerhouse

The penstock pipe, a mile long metal pipe, connects to a five-mile-long rock tunnel at New Bullards Bar Dam and Reservoir, moving water downhill to the New Colgate Powerhouse for ...

Yuba County sheriff, water agency manager speak out after pipe failure at New Colgate Powerhouse

A burst pipe led to flooding and the evacuation of the New Colgate Powerhouse on Friday, the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office said. Five workers were rescued from the hydroelectric powerhouse at 12700 ...

Yuba Water Agency begins to assess damage from pipe rupture at New Colgate Powerhouse

The Yuba Water Agency is assessing the damage caused by a ruptured penstock pipe Friday at its New Colgate Powerhouse, which led to employee rescues and ongoing safety concerns.