About

Mission Statement

A wooden flume on a hillside, with mountainous landscape in the background.

We are committed to preserving local control of our water resources through sound fiscal and operational management, rigorous dam safety practices, and regulatory compliance, ensuring a safe and reliable water supply for municipal and agricultural stakeholders now and for future generations.

About Utica

Utica Water and Power Authority is a nonprofit, Joint Powers Authority, formed in 1996 as a partnership between the City of Angels Camp and the Union Public Utilities District.

A staff of 10 operates a 27-mile-long water conveyance system consisting of Gold-Rush-era earthen ditches, wooden flumes and five reservoirs to move water from Avery to Angels Camp. That water serves the residential, commercial and agricultural needs of 10,000+ people. Utica also operates two hydroelectric power plants: one is Murphys and one in Angels Camp.

Map of Utica Power Authority's major facilities and projects, including rivers, reservoirs, powerhouses, and water treatment plants.
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