Lake Angela dam
Lake Angela
Lake Angela, located in Redding, California, is a private water supply reservoir with a high hazard potential. Constructed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Lake Angela is for irrigation and water supply, serving as a vital resource for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Lake Angela is regulated and inspected by the California Department of Water Resources for safety and compliance. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is deemed satisfactory, with the last inspection conducted in April 2020. The reservoir covers a surface area of 15 acres and is fed by Chicken Spr Gulch, providing a crucial source of water for the community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by Lake Angela's role in supporting agricultural irrigation and water supply in the region. As a privately owned reservoir with a history dating back to the late 1950s, its infrastructure and operation are closely monitored to ensure the safety and sustainability of its water management practices. With its location in the picturesque Shasta County, Lake Angela serves as a vital resource for both human consumption and environmental conservation efforts.
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 Lake Angela -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Cn At Sharon St Redding Ca | 261 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Keswick Ca | 8,590 cfs | → |
| Cow C Nr Millville Ca | 249 cfs | → |
| Clear C Nr Igo Ca | 220 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood C Nr Cottonwood Ca | 334 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Delta Ca | 613 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Angela.
⚓ Boat launches
- Digger Bay Road, Shasta Lake
- Auditorium Drive Redding
- Park Marina Drive 2515, Redding
- Park Marina Drive 2525, Redding
- Lake Redding Boat Ramp
- Keswick Boat Ramp
⛺ Campgrounds
- Jones Valley (Lower)
- Lower Jones Valley Campground
- Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground
- Jones Valley (Upper)
- Upper Jones Valley Campground
- Mariners Point Shoreline Campground
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛡 More reservoirs
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About Lake Angela
Where does the data for Lake Angela 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 High 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 Lake Angela.