Box Canyon
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Siskiyou |
| Nearest City | Dunsmuir |
| River/Stream | Sacramento River |
| Coordinates | 41.28220, -122.32850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 220 ft |
| Dam Height | 220 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 430 acres |
| Drainage Area | 126 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 56,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Siskiyou |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |