Iron Canyon Dam
| Company type | Public utility |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric power |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Electric power generation |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
Iron Canyon Dam (National Identification Number CA00417) is a rockfill embankment dam located in Shasta County, California, USA. Built in 1965 by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), the structure serves hydroelectric power generation purposes. The dam reaches a height of 230 feet and extends 770 feet along its crest. It impounds Iron Canyon Creek and remains under the ownership and management of PG&E. Downstream lies the James Black Powerhouse, one of PG&E's most significant facilities, producing 208,000 mechanical horsepower.
Iron Canyon Reservoir
Created by the dam, Iron Canyon Reservoir sits within the boundaries of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This reservoir spans 1,370 acres, features approximately 15 miles of shoreline, and holds a total volume of 73,000 acre-feet. It offers various recreational opportunities including trout fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking.
Water diversion originates from the McCloud River at Lake McCloud, situated roughly 20 miles south of Mount Shasta, and is conveyed through a tunnel to Iron Canyon Reservoir. Subsequently, water travels through another tunnel leading to the James B. Black Powerhouse, where it is released into the Pit River near the upstream section of Pit Six Reservoir.