Brick Flat Pit Containment dam
Brick Flat Pit Containment
Located in Redding, California, the Brick Flat Pit Containment is a rockfill dam that serves as a critical water supply structure for the region. Completed in 1994, this dam stands at a height of 135 feet and has a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. It is primarily designed for water supply purposes and is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources for safety and inspection.
With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the Brick Flat Pit Containment is deemed safe for operation. The dam is situated on Slickrock Creek and covers a surface area of 7 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.08 square miles. It has a hydraulic height of 130 feet and plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area while ensuring the safety of surrounding communities.
Managed by a private entity, this dam undergoes regular inspections to maintain its structural integrity and functionality. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the Brick Flat Pit Containment is a key component of the water infrastructure in Shasta County, California. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the vital role this dam plays in providing essential water supply services while adhering to stringent regulatory standards for safety and compliance.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Brick Flat Pit Containment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento R A Keswick Ca | 8,590 cfs | → |
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Cn At Sharon St Redding Ca | 261 cfs | → |
| Clear C Nr Igo Ca | 220 cfs | → |
| Trinity R A Lewiston Ca | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Rush C Nr Lewiston Ca | 19 cfs | → |
| Grass Valley C Nr Lewiston Ca | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brick Flat Pit Containment.
Boat launches
- Keswick Boat Ramp
- Digger Bay Road, Shasta Lake
- Lake Redding Boat Ramp
- Auditorium Drive Redding
- Park Marina Drive 2515, Redding
- Park Marina Drive 2525, Redding
Campgrounds
- Oak Bottom Campground
- Dry Creek Campground
- Brandy Creek Rv
- Brandy Creek Campground
- Shasta Campground
- Shasta
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Brick Flat Pit Containment in the Snoflo app
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About Brick Flat Pit Containment
Where does the data for Brick Flat Pit Containment come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low 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 dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Brick Flat Pit Containment.