Shasta Dam

California — Shasta County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyShasta
Coordinates40.71860, -122.41920

Physical Characteristics

NID Height602 ft
Dam Height602 ft
Dam Length3,460 ft
NID Storage4,661,860 acre-ft
Max Storage4,661,860 acre-ft
Surface Area30,210 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1945
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION