George Reese Reservoir dam
George Reese Reservoir
George Reese Reservoir, also known as Reese Reservoir, is a privately owned water supply reservoir located in Redding, California. Built in 1876, this Earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet. The reservoir serves primarily for irrigation and water supply purposes, drawing water from the Tr Tadpole Creek.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, George Reese Reservoir is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure its safety and compliance. With a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2017, the reservoir plays a crucial role in water resource management in Shasta County. Its key features include a surface area of 22 acres and a drainage area of 0.22 square miles.
Located within the San Francisco District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, George Reese Reservoir is a historic landmark with a rich legacy in water conservation. As an integral part of the regional water infrastructure, it continues to play a vital role in sustaining agricultural and municipal water supply needs in the area. With its strategic location and impressive capacity, George Reese Reservoir remains a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 George Reese Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear C Nr Igo Ca | 351 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Keswick Ca | 9,900 cfs | → |
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Cn At Sharon St Redding Ca | 269 cfs | → |
| Cow C Nr Millville Ca | 197 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood C Nr Cottonwood Ca | 258 cfs | → |
| Battle C Bl Coleman Fish Hatchery Nr Cottonwood Ca | 367 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near George Reese Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Clear Creek Road 17501-17987, Redding
- South Bonnyview Boat Launch
- Lake Redding Boat Ramp
- Park Marina Drive 2515, Redding
- Park Marina Drive 2525, Redding
- Auditorium Drive Redding
Campgrounds
- Horse Camp Primitive Campground
- Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground
- Peltier Campground
- Brandy Creek
- Brandy Creek Campground
- Sheep Creek Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track George Reese Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About George Reese Reservoir
Where does the data for George Reese Reservoir 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 Significant 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 George Reese Reservoir.