Keswick Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Shasta County, United States
The Keswick Dam extends 319 meters across the Sacramento River and functions as both a gravity dam and hydroelectric generation facility.
Construction of the Keswick Dam began in 1941 during a period of labor shortages, marking a significant development in California's water management infrastructure.
The dam forms part of the Central Valley Project, which transformed California's agricultural capabilities through improved water distribution and power generation systems.
Three turbines at the Keswick power plant generate 117 megawatts of electricity while regulating water flow from the Sacramento River Basin.
The reservoir addresses acid mine drainage from Iron Mountain Mine, managing metal pollutants that enter the Sacramento River system.
Location: Shasta County
Inception: 1941
Length: 319 m
GPS coordinates: 40.61190,-122.44600
Latest update: April 5, 2025 12:07
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