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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Shasta_DamShasta Dam - Wikipedia

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   Shasta Dam (called Kennett Dam before its construction) is a concrete arch-gravity dam across the Sacramento River in Northern California in the United States. At 602 feet (183 m) high, it is the eighth-tallest dam in the United States.

   • Construction began: 1938; 85 years ago
   • Opening date: 1945; 78 years ago

   • Height: 602 ft (183 m)

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4. www.usbr.gov › mp › ncaoShasta Dam - Northern California Area Office | Bureau of ...

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   Learn about the history, construction, and operations of Shasta Dam, the largest dam in the Central Valley Project. Find out how to access the top of the dam, the visitor center, and the temperature control device.

5. www.nps.gov › articles › california-shasta-damCalifornia: Shasta Dam - U.S. National Park Service

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   Learn about the history and significance of Shasta Dam, a key component of the Central Valley Project that provides water, power and flood control for California. See how the dam was built, what it looks like and what it offers for recreation and wildlife.

6. www.usbr.gov › mp › ncaoShasta Dam Construction - Northern California Area Office ...

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   Learn how Shasta Dam was built by thousands of workers from 1938 to 1945, using millions of tons of rock and 12 million yards of concrete. The dam was completed ahead of schedule and became a critical component of the power plant and flood control system in Northern California.

7. www.watereducation.org › aquapedia › shasta-damShasta Dam - Water Education Foundation

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   Sep 15, 2014 · Shasta Dam is the largest storage dam in the federal Central Valley Project, formed by the Pit and McCloud rivers and the Sacramento River. It provides flood control, water supply and hydropower for California. Learn about its history, operations, fish habitat, and future plans.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Shasta_LakeShasta Lake - Wikipedia

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   Shasta Lake, also popularly known as Lake Shasta, is a reservoir in Shasta County, California, United States. 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.

9. www.nationalparkreservations.com › article › shastaA history of Shasta Lake and Shasta Dam

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   Learn how Shasta Lake was created along with the construction of the Shasta Dam, the second highest dam in the world, across the Sacramento River in the 1930s and 1940s. Discover the activities, attractions, and lodging options at Shasta Lake, a popular destination for water sports, hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching.

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    What is a TCD in Shasta Dam?

    • Another remedy was carried out by the Bureau of Reclamation in 1991, with the installation of a gigantic facility called a TCD (Temperature Control Device) on the rear face of Shasta Dam. This structure enables dam operators to decide the depth of the reservoir from which the water feeding into the penstocks originates.

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    How does the Shasta Dam affect salmon?

    • The Shasta Dam has had a severe negative effect on populations of Pacific salmon in the Sacramento River watershed ever since its gates were first closed in 1943. The massive structure completely prevents salmon migration from the lower reaches of the river to the Upper Sacramento, Pit, McCloud and other tributary streams.

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    How tall is Shasta Dam?

    • Shasta Dam (called Kennett Dam before its construction) is a concrete arch-gravity dam across the Sacramento River in Northern California in the United States. At 602 feet (183 m) high, it is the eighth-tallest dam in the United States.

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    When was Shasta Dam built?

    • Construction on the dam began in 1938 and was completed in 1945, with flood control as the highest priority. Located 12 miles north of Redding, Shasta traps the cold waters of the Pit and McCloud rivers and the headwaters of the Sacramento River behind its 602-foot curved, concrete face.

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