Iron Canyon

June 6 2023

10,907 acre-ft

Water storage levels at Iron Canyon are currently 10,907 acre-ft, about None% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately Noneacre-ft.

Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2021 was 2022-09-04 when levels reached 24,241 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2023-01-16 when levels receded to 3,604 acre-ft.

Iron Canyon is a reservoir located in Shasta County, California, near the town of Redding. The reservoir was created in 1964 by the construction of the Iron Canyon Dam, which is a part of the Central Valley Project, a system of dams and canals that provide irrigation water and hydroelectric power to California's Central Valley. The reservoir is fed by snowmelt from the Trinity Alps and the Cascade Range, as well as water from the Sacramento River. The water from Iron Canyon Reservoir is used for irrigation of agricultural land in the Central Valley, as well as for hydroelectric power generation. The reservoir also provides recreational opportunities for fishing and boating. Iron Canyon is an important source of water for the region and plays a vital role in California's water supply system.