Mccloud - Iron Canyon Diversion Tunnel reservoir
Mccloud - Iron Canyon Diversion Tunnel
The McCloud Iron Canyon Diversion Tunnel was constructed in California in 1965 to divert water from the McCloud River to the Sacramento River, primarily for agricultural irrigation purposes. The tunnel is 8.3 miles long and has a capacity of 1,000 cubic feet per second. The project was controversial at the time of construction due to concerns about the impact on the river's fish populations. The McCloud River is fed by snowmelt from the nearby Mount Shasta, which provides a significant portion of California's water supply. The river is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, rafting, and hiking. Despite the controversy surrounding its construction, the McCloud Iron Canyon Diversion Tunnel continues to provide a vital source of water for California's agricultural industry.
Daily levels at Mccloud - Iron Canyon Diversion Tunnel
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Pool Elevation
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Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mccloud - Iron Canyon Diversion Tunnel -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento R A Delta Ca | 639 cfs | → |
| Burney C A Burney Falls Nr Burney Ca | 168 cfs | → |
| Pit R Bl Pit No 1 Ph Nr Fall River Mills Ca | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Trinity R Ab Coffee C Nr Trinity Ctr Ca | 209 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Keswick Ca | 8,430 cfs | → |
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Cn At Sharon St Redding Ca | 236 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mccloud - Iron Canyon Diversion Tunnel.
⚓ Boat launches
- Shasta County
- Castle Lake Trail #4w02 Siskiyou County
- Lake Siskiyou Trail - Delta Segment Siskiyou County
- Siskiyou County
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Track Mccloud - Iron Canyon Diversion Tunnel in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Mccloud - Iron Canyon Diversion Tunnel
Where does the data for Mccloud - Iron Canyon Diversion Tunnel come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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