Whiskeytown Dam, Embankment dam in Shasta County, United States.
The Whiskeytown Dam spans 1,228 feet across Clear Creek, rising 282 feet high and creating a substantial reservoir for water management purposes.
Constructed between 1960 and 1963, the dam received its official dedication from President John F. Kennedy during a ceremony on September 28, 1963.
The dam's name preserves the memory of Whiskeytown, a Gold Rush settlement that now lies beneath the waters of the reservoir.
The structure diverts water through an 11-mile Clear Creek Tunnel to the Sacramento River while generating 180 megawatts of hydroelectric power.
The dam features a glory-hole spillway system capable of managing water flow at 28,650 cubic feet per second during high-water conditions.
Location: Shasta County
GPS coordinates: 40.59939,-122.54100
Latest update: March 14, 2025 23:34
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