Whiskeytown Dam
California — Shasta County — CLEAR CREEK
Location
| State | California |
| County | Shasta |
| River | CLEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.59920, -122.53950 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 282 ft |
| Dam Height | 263 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,250 ft |
| NID Storage | 276,117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 276,117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,458 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 9, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Claire A. Hill Whiskeyton;Whiskeytown Lake |
Location Map
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.