Spring Creek Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Shasta County, United States
Spring Creek Dam rises 196 feet high and extends 1,110 feet across Spring Creek, creating a reservoir with a capacity of 5,870 acre-feet of water.
The construction of Spring Creek Dam commenced in 1961 as a response to manage acid drainage from Iron Mountain Mine, which operated from 1879 to the 1960s.
The dam stands as a testament to environmental engineering solutions, transforming a severely contaminated waterway into a managed water resource system.
The hydroelectric power station at Spring Creek Dam operates two turbines generating 180 megawatts of electricity, contributing to California's power supply network.
The reservoir collects and treats water from abandoned mining operations, reducing toxic metal contamination in the Sacramento River by 95 percent.
Location: Shasta County
Inception: 1963
GPS coordinates: 40.62980,-122.47400
Latest update: March 14, 2025 23:37
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