Ross No. 2
Ross No. 2 is an earth dam located in Shasta County, California, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ross No. 2
Ross No. 2 is a dam in Shasta, California. The dam is owned by The Mcconnell Foundation (private). It impounds the Tr Stillwater Cr.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 243 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Shasta |
| River/Stream | Tr Stillwater Cr |
| Coordinates | 40.64080, -122.30940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | The McConnell Foundation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00935 |
| Federal ID | CA00935 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |