On your way to visit the dam, you may want to stop at the overlook on scenic route 151 for photos of the three. Shasta dambureau of reclamation historic dams and water. Uses html5 to display pdf files directly in the browser. Dam release for flood control due to heavy seasonal rain and more in the forecast. Ca customers are subject to california state sales tax. Shasta dam 1 shasta dam, in northern california, is. Bureau of reclamations central valley project, the dam is 157 feet 48 m high and impounds the keswick reservoir, which has a capacity of 23,800 acre. To write a visit report, start by including a general introduction that tells your audience where and when you visited, who your contact was, and how you got there. A visual of the building of the shasta dam, pictures are from the tail of the whale restaurant at bridge bay. For more information on adobe reader keyboard shortcuts, visit. Shasta dam and its builders by pacific constructors, inc. The dams power plant has three turbines with a generating. Shasta dam tour information free tour directions to shasta dam from interstate 5 i5 take the shasta dam blvd.
Shasta dam, california while no longer the highest dam in california it currently ranks fourth in the state and eighth in the country, the. Shasta dam is 883 feet thick at its base, 30 feet thick at its crest, and contains 6. She explains the essential role the structure plays in water and power distribution to californias central valley. Shasta dam tours and related information for our latest tour times please visit our new website by clicking hereclicking here. Shasta stands a majestic 14,162 feet and is located about 50 miles north of.
Shasta damshasta dam under construction, california sourcelibrary of congress prints and. Out of the tumbled mountains of northern california, among which mount shastas snowy crest is the noblest 14,161 ft. The following items are restricted and not allowed on the tour. The site of the johnstown flood of 1889, where a failed pennsylvania dam released 20 million gallons of water into nearby johnstown, killing over 2,000 settlers, is a popular attraction in cambria. Located at the north end of the sacramento valley, shasta dam creates shasta lake for longterm water storage, flood control, hydroelectricity and. Shasta dam called kennett dam before its construction is a curved gravity dam across the sacramento river in the northern part of the u. On such a hot day it felt good to go down inside the cool dam. This is due, at least in part, to the fact that aside from being generally available in stores by itself, the map is also included with the wilderness press mt. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Next time you visit the dam just click login with entitlementpki and enter your e mail.
This is a really neat place with an interesting history, well worth the time to visit. California state university, chico, special collections, meriam library language of material. The rain season usually runs from early november through may. Primarily a rainfed reservoir, shasta lake is 90% rainfall and 10% snow melt.
The shasta dam visitor center is about 14 miles northwest of downtown redding. Create pdf files from any application with pdfcreator. Shasta dam california 2020 all you need to know before. Shasta dam california download this royalty free stock photo in seconds. The tour of the dam wasnt running when we got there, im sure it would have been really interesting, but it definitely still worth a visit to see the dam you also get a great view of mount shasta, it looked really pretty with snow on the top. This image is a derivative work of the following images. Even though it violates state law, is based on faulty science, could contaminate northern californias water supply and would result in an ethnocide against the winnemem wintu people, the shasta dam raise is being fasttracked by the trump administration, u. We offer daily lake shasta guide services for your convenience, and specialize in salmon fishing, trout fishing, and bass fishing. On the day of our arrival, we learned that tours of the dam were cancelled due to elevator maintenance. Take a tour of shasta dam and learn more about the history and purpose of the second largest and tallest concrete dam in the united states. The history here is so rich and the scenery is breathtaking. Electronic devices such as music players and handheld games. Accessing pdf documents with assistive technology a. Bridge bay also has a well stocked store with cool.
A visitor center, which offers free tours, is situated at the dam. This particular gallery has been finished with green tile and terrazzo flooring, very reminiscent of the era in which the dam was built. Shasta dam is the fourth highest dam in california. Look to us to provide you with an uptodate shasta lake fishing report. The city of shasta lake has adopted a renewable energy policy that provides for the acquisition of renewable energy at or in excess of legally mandated quantities. Subscribe today and stay informed on important caltrout project updates, news and events. This is probably the most widely distributed of the mount shasta trail maps. We never share or sell your email address to anyone.
A blue river, green parks, red rocks, the sundial bridge, a museum at turtle bay, and finally the dam and shasta lake make it worthwhile to spent a whole vacation here. Shasta dam is a concrete archgravity dam across the sacramento river in the shastatrinity national forest of shasta county, california. Youll also get to visit the powerhouse, the states largest hydroelectric generating station. Tours include a visit to the power plant as well as the spillway area at the base of the dam. Friendly staff in the visitors center and on the tour. Browse 72 shasta dam stock photos and images available, or search for hoover dam or dam california to find more great stock photos and pictures. For tour times, call the visitor center at 5302754463. Once you have the introduction written out, take 1 to 2 paragraphs to describe the purpose of the site you visited, including details like the size and layout. The shasta river the weather sure has been a wild ride so far in 2017. Nonetheless, we had an enjoyable and informative time at the visitor center where we viewed a. Visit shasta dam on your trip to california or united states. Subcategories this category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
The 602foottall dam, begun during the great depression and. You may want to bring a camera or camcorder along so you can get a shot of the 3 shastas. After youre done enjoying the view at the shasta dam vista point, you can head down the hill to the dam. Shasta book, which is considered the definitive book on hiking around and climbing on mount shasta. Shasta dam called kennett dam before its construction is a concrete archgravity dam across the sacramento river in northern california in the united states. West virginia view of construction of tygart river dam press photo stay safe and healthy. At 602 feet 183 m high, it is the eighthtallest dam in the united states. Located at the north end of the sacramento valley, shasta dam creates shasta lake for longterm water storage, flood control, hydroelectricity and protection. Power content label shasta lake, ca official website. Keswick dam is a concrete gravity dam on the sacramento river about 2 miles 3. Bureau of reclamation, and westlands water district. Shasta dam is a dam on the sacramento river in california.
Shasta dam, 602 ft 183 m high and 3,460 ft 1,055 m long, on the sacramento river, n calif built 193845. Database publishing, webtoprint, pim, dms, mdm, dam, wcms, vdp etc. Convert your html5 to pdf documents without additional. Insurance, delivery confirmationtracking info and all other usps options are by buyers request and at buyers expense. If you want to use this viewer to view local files, visit. I never miss an opportunity to take visitors on a free tour of beautiful shasta dam. Shasta dam, the secondlargest concrete dam in the united states after grand coulee in washington is a wonder to behold, as is shasta lake, the largest reservoir in california. Bureau of reclamation, the shasta dam and reservoir is the cornerstone of the giant central valley project cvp. Come join us and learn more about the history and continued importance of this amazing structure.
You can take a free tour of the dam and check out the great visitor center. This tour was made on the way from san francisco to portland in october. Each year visitors come from all over the world to see the three shastas mount shasta, shasta lake and shasta dam. Shasta dam and its builders 1945 edition open library. Directions to shasta dam from interstate 5 i5 take the shasta dam blvd. Captured here in over 200 rare photographs is the story of the building of shasta dam, the boomtowns that resulted from its construction, and the residents. Could the oroville dam be the next big tourist destination. Shasta dam under construction, california contributor names lee, russell, 19031986, photographer. To begin our tour of this amazing structure, we will take a 428foot elevator ride to near the base of the dam. Shasta dam, california 11 of americas grandest dams. The number of tours and times vary with the season. Galleries or tunnels were built into the dam and are used for visual inspections. Shasta dam under construction, california digital file.
Log on weekly and see and read what happened for that particular week guiding in locations local and abroad. This getting started document introduces you to the background and concept. Create and merge pdfs with pdfcreator and let pdf architect help you edit pdfs, insert images to. The dam is located at the south end of the lake on shasta dam blvd.
Tami corn gives a tour of shasta dam, which was constructed in the early 1940s. Getting started with the dam digital asset management. The dam mainly serves longterm water storage and flood control in its reservoir, shasta lake, and also generates hydroelectric power. When placing video, audio, or flash content in a pdf document, acrobat converts the file to a format that can be played by adobe reader. Shasta dam article about shasta dam by the free dictionary. At 487 feet long, its spillway was the largest manmade waterfall in the world, though it is eclipsed today by those at other dams, including three gorges dam in china and itaipu in brazil. Shasta tour, northern california area office, bureau of. One of the largest concrete dams in the world, it is a major unit in the central valley project central valley project. The 3 shastas, shasta dam, shasta lake and mt shasta. The implications for hiking both around mount shasta and throughout northern california remain to be seen but it.
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