Sep 15, 2014 · Shasta Dam creates the largest storage reservoir in the state, Shasta Lake. In years of normal precipitation, the Shasta system stores and distributes about 20 percent of the state’s developed water — about 7 million acre-feet —through its …

Sep 15, 2014 · Shasta Dam forms California’s largest storage reservoir, Shasta Lake, which can hold about 4.5 million acre-feet. As the keystone of the federal Central Valley Project, Shasta stands among the world’s largest dams. Construction on the dam began in 1938 and was completed in 1945, with flood control as the highest priority.

Aug 9, 2021 · KRCR spoke with Bureau of Reclamation Area Manager Don Bader on a windy morning on top of Shasta Dam. He says a water schedule is set in February and adjusted as necessary. The release from Keswick Dam is about 8,000 cubic feet per second (CFS). Normally it would be 12,000 CFS.

May 23, 2024 · Lake Shasta, the state’s largest reservoir, is full again after reaching perilously low levels in the drought-stricken years from 2019 through 2022. The satellite images below, from the NASA, show the lake in April 2022, at left — when it was at 40% capacity — and then a little over two weeks ago, when the lake was a lavish 96% full.

Jul 12, 2022 · When Shasta Reservoir levels drop 90 feet down from the top of the dam remnants of the “head tower,” a structure used during the dam’s construction in the early 1940s, becomes visible. To locals and water wonks alike, it’s a reminder that it’s going to be another dry year. …

Feb 18, 2025 · Lake Shasta water levels are still higher than usual for this time of year, even after U.S. Bureau of Reclamation officials released 10 times the amount of water flowing through Shasta and Keswick dams during the second week of February.

Sep 15, 2014 · Water is transported 450 miles from Shasta Lake in Northern California to Bakersfield in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Drawing mainly from the Sacramento and the San Joaquin river basins, the CVP features 20 dams and reservoirs along with numerous components of water storage and conveyance infrastructure.

Jun 22, 2020 · Shasta Reservoir – the anchor of the Central Valley Project – is at a critical point in its history. Long relied upon for water supply and power, the iconic dam and reservoir are beset by factors that strain the foundation of its long-standing operation.

Jan 17, 2019 · Shasta Dam forms California’s largest storage reservoir, Shasta Lake, which can hold about 4.5 million acre-feet. As the keystone of the federal Central Valley Project, Shasta stands among the world’s largest dams. Construction on the dam began in 1938 and was completed in 1945, with flood control as the highest priority.

Mar 27, 2025 · Their itinerary included skiing at Mt. Shasta, paddle boarding on Shasta Lake, and a comprehensive tour of Shasta Dam. The students, hailing from countries such as China, India, and Pakistan, were given an in-depth look at the dam, from its towering heights to its base, along with a lesson in local history.