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Shasta Dam


Description

Shasta Dam--a concrete gravity arch dam--is the second largest dam, in mass, in the United States.  The structure is a continuous pour concrete project and was one of the great engineering feats of the world when it was finished in 1945.  The dam is 602 feet high, 3,460 feet long, and 543 feet wide at the base.  The four rivers that feed the reservoir created by Shasta Dam include the Sacramento, McCloud, Squaw, and Pit rivers.   On your way to Shasta Dam you can check out the vista point with a great view of "The Three Shastas” (Mt. Shasta, Shasta Lake, and Shasta Dam).   After you enjoy your FREE tour of the dam, plan to spend some time at the Visitor Center which features a movie about the dam's construction.  The visitor center has a nice lawn and some shady picnic areas.

Attraction Amenities

Also in the Area:
Samwel Cave
Lake Shasta Caverns
Cost:
FREE
Directions:
From Redding, apx 8 miles north on I-5 to Exit 685/Shasta Dam Blvd-Hwy 151. West apx 6 miles to parking lot.
Driving Time:
20 minutes from most Redding-area lodging properties
Hours of Operation:
Winter Tour Times:
How Much Time to Spend:
Tour takes one hour, and it takes 15 minutes to walk to/from the start of the tour. Plan on being at least 30 minutes early--an hour on busy holidays. Also allow about 30 minutes to view the dis
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