Slickrock Creek dam
Slickrock Creek
Slickrock Creek is a private water supply dam located in Redding, California, with a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment. Built in 2004, this earth dam stands at a height of 155 feet and has a hydraulic height of 146 feet, providing a storage capacity of 231 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of water supply for the area and is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for safety and enforcement.
The dam on Slickrock Creek spans 440 feet in length and covers a surface area of 7 acres. It is equipped with outlet gates and has undergone regular state inspections, with the last assessment conducted in November 2020. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in December 2020, ensuring preparedness in case of any unforeseen events. With Doug LaMalfa as the congressional representative for the area, Slickrock Creek remains a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in Shasta County.
Overall, Slickrock Creek's dam plays a crucial role in water supply operations in the region, meeting state regulations and inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. As a key component of the local water infrastructure, the dam's design and construction adhere to standards set by the state regulatory agencies, with ongoing maintenance and monitoring to address any potential risks. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location, Slickrock Creek continues to support the community's water needs while upholding safety protocols and emergency preparedness measures for any contingencies.
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 Slickrock Creek -- 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 Slickrock Creek.
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
- Brandy Creek
- Shasta Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Slickrock Creek in the Snoflo app
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About Slickrock Creek
Where does the data for Slickrock Creek 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 Slickrock Creek.