Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Project No. 1403
Project Names: Narrows Hydroelectric Project, FERC 1403
Narrows 1 Powerhouse(Image provided by State Water Board staff.)
Applicant: Yuba County Water Agency
County: Yuba
Water Quality Certification Status: Draft Certification Issued October 31, 2025
Waterbodies: Yuba River
FERC Licensing Process: Traditional License Process (TLP)
Project Description:
The 12 megawatt project is located on the main stem of the Yuba River. The Project includes the Narrows 1 Powerhouse, Narrows Penstock, Narrows Tunnel, and the Powerhouse Access Tram. The Project does not include any dams, intakes, switchyards or transmission lines, or roads. Water for the Project is received from United States Army Core of Engineer’s Englebright Reservoir through Englebright Dam’s intake and tunnel.
