Employees at the New Colgate Powerhouse in Yuba County were forced to evacuate Friday afternoon after a large water pipe failed, sending a surge of water through the facility and sparking a multi-agency emergency response.
It happened shortly after 3 p.m. in the remote Dobbins area between Collins Lake and New Bullards Bar Reservoir. The Yuba County Sheriff's Office said it was a large water pipe that broke, causing immediate flooding within one of the site's buildings.
Authorities confirmed that all employees were evacuated, noting that no injuries were reported.
The Yuba Water Agency, which operates the hydroelectric facility, confirmed that it is actively managing the situation, with crews responding to the scene.
The New Colgate Powerhouse, located along the Yuba River, is a vital component of the region's water and power infrastructure. Officials have not yet commented on how or if the flooding might impact power generation or local water delivery.
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