Reclaimed Water Reservoir is an earth dam located in Shasta County, California, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Reclaimed Water Reservoir
The primary purpose of Reclaimed Water Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Shasta Lake (local government). It impounds the Tr Churn Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 11/05/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Shasta |
| River/Stream | Tr Churn Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.65891, -122.38598 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Shasta Lake |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01391 |
| Federal ID | CA01391 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |