Manzanita Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shasta County, California, built in 1911. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall. 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 Manzanita Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Manzanita Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Doi NPS (federal). It impounds the Manzanita Creek near Redding, Ca.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 520 acre-feet. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2023.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Shasta |
| Nearest City | Redding, Ca |
| River/Stream | Manzanita Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.53654, -121.57123 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Doi NPS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10266 |
| Federal ID | CA10266 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |