Shasta Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Shasta |
| Nearest City | REDDING |
| River/Stream | SACRAMENTO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.71860, -122.41920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 602 ft |
| Dam Height | 602 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,661,860 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,661,860 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,552,090 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30,210 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,110 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 186,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |