Shasta Dam

Category: Hydroelectric power plant

Address: 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd, Shasta Lake, CA 96019, USA

Phone: +15302751554

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–5PM

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: 8AM–5PM

Reviews

Daniel Jewell

Apr 3, 2022

Beautiful area with many picnic areas and boat ramps. The dam itself is pretty cool to walk across. Visitor center is only open Monday through Friday, which kind of sucks for those who work during the week, but even without a tour or brochures, there's a lot to see around the dam and walking across the dam is an experience in and of itself. If you're in the area, and have half an hour to spare, definitely worth stopping and taking a look at. There's a vista point further up the road from the dam that gives you a good view of Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake, and Mount Shasta.

Ray Rumsey

Jan 19, 2022

Some really nice views, as well as a drive across the dam. Very beautiful. And you can see Shasta in the distance!

Sandip Devnath

Nov 24, 2021

Very beautiful view of mount Shasta. Dam is magnificent. You can see the hydroelectric station at the dam.

Robin Johnson

Aug 12, 2021

Really enjoyed my visit to the Shasta Dam! Enjoyed the video about the building of the Dam! I enjoyed my walk along the bridge! Absolutely stunning!

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Questions & Answers

How far from union city ca

pradip Srivastava | Aug 28, 2018
Beto Ortiz | Aug 28, 2018

Lol just Google bud it should give you the directions and all

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Why Shasta dam is important.

Omar Damian | Aug 28, 2018
Stefan Lasiewski | Aug 28, 2018

Behind Shasta Dam is Shasta Lake, which is the largest water reservoir in California. California is the most populous State in the United States. Shasta Lake provides irrigation for parts of the San Joaquin Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. From Wikipedia: Shasta Dam creates Shasta Lake for long-term water storage, flood control, hydroelectricity and protection against the intrusion of saline water

Tried calling to see if there are tours tomorrow, but it just says number is disconnected, is there a different number or how do we see if it's open

Gabe | Oct 31, 2021
Shawn Bernstein | Oct 31, 2021

I'm not sure about yours but if you like peace and mediation it's great for walking and eating at the picnic branches

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Is the dam open for tours. Are they open?.

Elena Nunes | Aug 27, 2020
casey vangundy | Aug 27, 2020

You can at this time drive over the damn, but not stop on it. though it doesnt look like it because the way the cones are plced, but the guard will come out of his shack to check to make sure your registration is current, then wave you on.

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How much does the tour cost.

Madeleine Fair | Aug 28, 2019
Chris Magnani | Aug 28, 2019

There is no cost to take part in the tour. Be sure to show up a bit early to the visitor's center to get your ticket(s) for the tour, then walk to the middle of the dam, where the tour starts.

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Does anyone know anything about a drainage tunnel from the dam to cow or churn creek, for lake water to bypass Redding in case of an emergency

Rick Buthman | Aug 28, 2018
Mark Schuler | Aug 28, 2018

There's a tunnel from whiskey town lake that goes to Keswick ,never heard about your tunnel , I've been here since the mid 60's ,

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How does it's flood gate or overflow work

Kamadi Simeon | Aug 28, 2018
Mr Irvine | Aug 28, 2018

The website has all the information. The free tour is great

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When was the dam dedicated

Randi Bonilla | Aug 28, 2018
Marshall Bain | Aug 28, 2018

Started construction in 1938, finished in 1945

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How deep is it.

Dave Livingston | Aug 28, 2018
Steve Bush | Aug 28, 2018

542ft? Was i right

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