Low water levels cause small hazards for shasta goers. The dam was built by the monterey county water authority, which completed construction in 1961. Shasta dam shasta dam is a curved gravity dam across the sacramento river at lake shasta and provides beautiful views of the lake and mt. The federal government has been studying the idea of raising shasta dam on and off since the 1980s. River stage maps realtime nws californianevada river forecast center. Greatschools ratings are based on a comparison of test results for all schools in the state. Various past water years and current water year, ending at midnight april 23, 2014.
With 365 miles of shoreline and 30,000 surface acres, shasta reservoir is a prime location for water recreation and camping. Shasta lake is a key facility of the central valley project and provides flood control for the. Shasta lake and manzalita lake in early nov sep 19, 2016. The reservoir controls runoff from about 6,421 square miles continue reading shasta reservoir. In december 2014, the lake dipped down to 889 feet. Shasta lake is one of the historical places in the area that is commonly called the shasta country and is one of the largest reservoirs in america. In fact, the water level has recently risen more than 50 feet since december 1, 2015, which means the lake level is on pace to reach 90% capacity or higher by memorial day weekend. Shasta lake business owners association brings you shasta lake at its best. Whiskeytown lake has a bare shoreline and is very hot in summer. Your vacation starts here shasta marina at packers bay.
There are free, guided tours of the shasta dam yearround, each taking two to three hours. The water in lake shasta is only 25 feet from the crest after all the rain that has fallen the past few days. Shasta lake nears capacity as water releases increase. Shasta lake, also popularly known as lake shasta, is a reservoir in shasta county, california, united states. The lake sits on the southern edge of the shastatrinity national forest. The drought monitor focuses on broadscale conditions. Youll enjoy 360 degrees of pristine lake views and will settle right in with luxury amenities. All data on this page are from automated sensors, are preliminary, and subject to verification. Holiday harbor has campground and rv park at shasta lake in california.
A video of the new antlers bridge, north sacramento arm, doney creek and others at beautiful shasta lake 2016 with the rising water level. We provide this information based on the department of water resources. Toprated resorts on shasta lake in california usa today. Shasta lakeshore retreat the three best shasta lake.
See accompanying text summary for forecast statements. Lake shasta water level including historical chart. Shasta target level could impact trinity by amy gittelsohn the trinity journal posted. It is designed to be a starting point to help parents make baseline comparisons, not the.
Located in hills of brush and mixed forest, with a fluctuating water level, fed from lewiston reservoir on the trinity river. Whiskeytown lake was formed in 1963 by construction of the whiskeytown dam, designed to divert water to the sacramento river from the trinity river basin. The general plan is the foundation for establishing goals, purposes, zoning and activities allowed on each land parcel to provide compatibility and continuity to the entire region as well as each individual neighborhood. Lake shasta conditions as of midnight april 23, 2014 data updated 04242014 02. Lake shasta is the largest manmade reservoir in california. Shasta lake is a lovely bit of fresh water about 70 miles north of sacramento on interstate 5 in northcentral california. Health advisory and guidelines for eating fish from. Rainbow trout and salmon being caught around the dam area, trolling 50 to.
Water officials are releasing 70,000 cubic feet per second cfs from shasta dam as the lake stands just 5 feet from the top of the reservoir, the shasta. Water crafts of all shapes and sizes are available for rent. Shasta dam and reservoir are located on the upper sacramento river in northern california about 9 miles northwest of the city of redding. Rainfall and reservoir summary daily rainfall amounts are recorded as of 8am for the previous 24 hours. If you need additional assistance, please contact us tollfree at 8884548825 or click here to submit a request for more guidance. Houseboating at shasta marina at packers bay is all about making memories.
Exit strategies shasta lake 2020 all you need to know. This is an excellent spring and autumn hike with commanding views of the surrounding countryside and shasta lake. The water may be lower at shasta lake, but its not as low as you may think. This is caused by trapping sediment behind the dam and changes in the hydro graph and river stage that effectively lowers the base level of the tributaries. If you have been to shasta lake you know it is the best lake in the state for water sports, relaxing and sightseeing.
You can find flat water all day long, it is never crowded and you will. Additional beneficial uses include streamflow regulation for navigation and. From the top of the ridge, the trail descends back to lake level near the old mining community of bully hill. Access other maps for various points of interests and businesses. Rainfall and reservoir summary santa barbara county. It began to store water in 1944 due to the impounding of the sacramento river by shasta dam, the ninth tallest dam in the united states. You can find flat water all day long, it is never crowded and you will enjoy the 8090 degree clean fresh summer water. Shasta reservoir is californias largest manmade lake with a gross pool storage capacity of 4,552,000 acrefeet. The water authority uses the lake to recharge its groundwater.
Shasta lake fishing report 2018 redding, ca shasta lake guided fishing shasta lake trout fishing shasta lake bass fishing. Other worthwhile stops around the lake include a free tour of shasta dam, at 602 feet183 meters, the. Shasta lake is primarily fed by the mccloud, pit and sacramento rivers and is also connected to minor creeks within the greater watershed. Lake shasta conditions lake shastareservoir level af. Houseboats are dwarfed by the steep banks of shasta lake at holiday harbor in lakehead, calif. Deliveries are typically decreased when the reservoir drops below 100,000 af of storage. Waterfront shasta county ca waterfront homes for sale. Cdec reports information for the mccloud river at shasta lake, including hourly flow data and water temperature. To find out the drawdown of the lake, you simply subtract the current lake elevation reading res ele from 1067. As the severe drought in california continues for a third straight year, water levels.
Appendix b city of shasta lake b55 table b3 solar water heaters 2020 residential units 3,281 units 2020 hot water heater energy per unit thermsyear solar water heater effectiveness energy savings per unit thermsyear participation rate % of units total savings thermsyear single family 196 67% 1. Pit river arm of shasta lake below brushy canyon 36 2124. The line plot shows the changes in the elevation of the lake surface above sea level. This report presents guidelines for eating fish from whiskeytown lake figure 1 in shasta county, located about 9 miles west of redding, ca. Cdec shows flows in mccloud river below mccloud dam.
Whether youre planning a family reunion, a friends getaway or a corporate retreat, our houseboats are the perfect most memorable accommodations for you and your guests. The monterey county water resources agency mcwra is currently making conservation releases from both reservoirs to recharge the salinas valley groundwater basin and provide flows for operation of the salinas river diversion facility with required bypass flows to salinas river lagoon in support of steelhead habitat. Usgs water data for the nation site provides access to water data from over 1. One of the best sources for finding the lake water level is the monterey county water resource agencys dam and reservoir data sheet, listed below.
This reservoir has a depth of about 158 meters, a surface area of 30,000 hectares and can hold a large enough water volume of around 5,615 km3. Only stations with at least 30 years of record are used. The lake has filled to the top the past 4 years and looks like 2020 will be the fifth. Interactive map of lake shasta that includes marina locations, boat ramps. This advisory applies only to shasta lake and not adjacent water bodies. Shasta dam is a federallyowned facility and the largest reservoir in california. Light tan colors on the shorelines are new beach areas that were uncovered as water levels dropped. Average high and low temperatures in degrees fahrenheit are listed below for shasta lake. Health advisory and guidelines for eating fish from shasta. Our friendly and knowledgeable houseboat rental agents are always happy to help.
The third landsat image below shows shasta lake on november 23, 2015, near the lowest water level of the year. Comparison of average summer hypolimnion values for specific conductance and temperature, june 1977 and june 1978 37 22. The cachuma project has a current yield of 25,714 acre feet per year and the city is entitled to 32. The foundation of a trout hatchery from the 1870s has been exposed by low water levels at shasta lake, which. Shasta lake california drought drains lakes pictures. Your attendance is always welcome at city of shasta lake council meetings. Chinook salmon, white sturgeon, rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, largemouth bass, black crappie, common carp, smallmouth bass, bluegill, shad, spotted bass, flathead catfish.
Shasta reservoir northern california water association. Monterey county water resources agency dam and reservoir. Due to low water levels, there is increased mud at shasta. Usgs water data for the nation site serves as the publicly available portal to a geographically seamless set of much of the water data maintained within nwis additional background. The colored dots on this map depict streamflow conditions as a percentile, which is computed from the period of record for the current day of the year. Reclamation is joining with local community groups to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the shasta dam construction project. The monterey county water resources agency mcwra is currently making conservation releases from both reservoirs to recharge the salinas valley groundwater basin and provide flows for operation of the salinas river diversion facility with required bypass flows to salinas river lagoon in. Shasta lake 2020 all you need to know before you go. Back in march, officials announced the winter rains had brought the lake back up to 67 percent of capacity, and the water level was rising at a rate of 35,000 to 45,000 cubic feet per second, the. Shasta lake has been used principally for flood control, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation, since completion of shasta dam in 1945. It began to store water in 1944 due to the impounding of the sacramento river by shasta dam, the ninth tallest dam in the united states shasta lake is a key facility of the central valley project and provides flood control for the sacramento valley downstream of the dam. Shasta lake water level maps boating safety map download.
Shasta lake boating safety map pdf file see the size of shasta lake at different levels of drawdown. Water officials are releasing 70,000 cubic feet per second cfs from shasta dam as the lake stands just. Houseboating and more on shasta lake shasta cascade. The population was 10,164 at the 2010 census, up from 9,008 at the 2000 census. Shasta registered its lowest elevation level ever, 837 feet above sea level, in 1977. This lake is one of the largest lakes in the western u. While a drop in the bucket compared to water flowing in, the loss of water is leading engineers to try to find ways to. The gray circles indicate other stations that were not ranked in percentiles either because they have fewer than 30 years of record or.
Each water year wy runs from sept 1 through aug 31 and is designated by the calendar year in which it ends. Provide an additional 630,000 acrefeet of stored water for the environment and for water users. Last year, the lake was only 10 feet below capacity, and the year before that only two. Contrary to popular belief, shasta lake relies primarily on rainfall to fill the lake instead of snowpack. Skiing, houseboating and fishing are easily accessible on the sacramento arm of the lake. Lake shasta loses hundreds of millions of gallons daily through evaporation. Shasta lake, ca weather conditions weather underground. It is the closest settlement to lake shasta and the shasta dam, which are popular tourist destinations.
Sep 30, 20 hydrologic changes from increased storage and release of water from shasta lake have the potential for channel incision and bank erosion below the dam. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries. Shasta lake or shasta lake city prior to incorporation it was known as central valley or cv is a city in shasta county, california, united states. The lake powell water level really impacts the experience here. The plant feeds the water through a distribution system with approximately 3800 connections. Fires near lake shasta shasta lake forum tripadvisor. Lake shasta loses hundreds of millions of gallons daily. Historical flow data is available for several gauge sites along the river.
Stay aware of the shasta lake water level information at sugarloaf cottages. When shasta lake is full, the elevation of the water surface is 1067 feet above sea level. Lake shasta lake level information boating sugarloaf. School attendance zone boundaries are supplied by pitney bowes and are subject to change. Lake shasta fishing guides shasta lake fishing fishing.
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