Whiskeytown Dam

California — Shasta County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyShasta
Coordinates40.59920, -122.53950

Physical Characteristics

NID Height282 ft
Dam Height263 ft
Dam Length2,250 ft
NID Storage276,117 acre-ft
Max Storage276,117 acre-ft
Surface Area3,458 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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