Whiskeytown Dike 2
Whiskeytown Dike 2 is an earth dam located in Shasta County, California, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Whiskeytown Dike 2
The primary purpose of Whiskeytown Dike 2 is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Clear Creek near Redding.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 276,117 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/09/2020.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Shasta |
| Nearest City | Redding |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.59810, -122.54600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 276,117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 276,117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 241,096 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10204 |
| Federal ID | CA10204S002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |