Brick Flat Pit Containment
Brick Flat Pit Containment is a rockfill dam located in Shasta County, California, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brick Flat Pit Containment
The primary purpose of Brick Flat Pit Containment 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 Iron Mountain Mine Remediation Trust I (private). It impounds the Slickrock Creek.
The dam stands 160 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/07/2026.
At 160 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Shasta |
| River/Stream | Slickrock Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.67440, -122.52820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 160 ft |
| Dam Height | 160 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 134 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Iron Mountain Mine Remediation Trust I |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01397 |
| Federal ID | CA01397 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |