Whiskeytown Dike 1 dam
Whiskeytown Dike 1
Whiskeytown Dike 1, located in Shasta County, California, is a Federal-owned structure managed by the Bureau of Reclamation for hydroelectric purposes. This Earth dam, completed in 1963, stands at a height of 100 feet and spans 750 feet in length along Clear Creek. With a maximum storage capacity of 276,117 acre-feet and a normal storage of 241,096 acre-feet, Whiskeytown Dike 1 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Despite its high hazard potential, Whiskeytown Dike 1 has not had its condition assessed as of the latest data update in May 2021. The dam's Emergency Action Plan was last revised in December 2016, indicating the importance of preparedness and risk management for this critical infrastructure. With inspection frequency set at one year, the dam's risk assessment categorizes it as high, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and water resource reliability in the area.
As part of the San Francisco District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Whiskeytown Dike 1 stands as a key component of the region's water infrastructure. With its arch core and rock foundation, this dam serves as a vital resource for hydroelectric power generation and water storage, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in California.
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 Whiskeytown Dike 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento R A Keswick Ca | 8,970 cfs | → |
| Clear C Nr Igo Ca | 217 cfs | → |
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Cn At Sharon St Redding Ca | 261 cfs | → |
| Trinity R A Lewiston Ca | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Rush C Nr Lewiston Ca | 18 cfs | → |
| Grass Valley C Nr Lewiston Ca | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whiskeytown Dike 1.
Boat launches
- Keswick Boat Ramp
- Lake Redding Boat Ramp
- Auditorium Drive Redding
- Park Marina Drive 2515, Redding
- Park Marina Drive 2525, Redding
- Clear Creek Road 17501-17987, Redding
Campgrounds
- Peltier Campground
- Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground
- Brandy Creek Campground
- Brandy Creek
- Horse Camp Primitive Campground
- Brandy Creek Rv
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Whiskeytown Dike 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Whiskeytown Dike 1
Where does the data for Whiskeytown Dike 1 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 Whiskeytown Dike 1.