Whiskeytown Dam is a concrete arch dam located in Shasta County, California. Completed in 1963, it was built to provide water storage, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation. The dam creates Whiskeytown Lake, a popular recreational area for activities like fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is part of the Central Valley Project, which aims to manage water resources in California. Whiskeytown Dam stands 275 feet tall and spans 1,200 feet across the Clear Creek canyon. It plays a crucial role in supplying water to agricultural and urban areas in the region.