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That Dam Tour Explore California's Engineering Marvels

By Amber B.
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 635 per adult
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  • 4h
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Overview

Discover the monumental engineering feats of the Central Valley Project on That Dam Tour. Start at Whiskeytown Dam, where the transformation of Clear Creek into Whiskeytown Lake reveals the history of a Gold Rush town now submerged. The journey continues to Judge Francis Carr Powerhouse, showcasing how hydroelectric power is harnessed. Visit Keswick Dam, essential for water regulation and ecosystem management, before concluding at the majestic Shasta Dam—California’s tallest concrete dam. Enjoy stunning views and captivating stories that illustrate how these structures shaped the region's water supply and energy landscape.

  • Visit 3 dams and 1 powerhouse vital to Northern California's infrastructure
  • Learn about submerged towns and the engineering behind powerful tunnels
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Whiskeytown Lake, Sacramento River, and Shasta Lake
  • Ideal for history enthusiasts, engineering fans, and photography lovers

Activity location

  • Crystal Creek Falls
    • Whiskeytown Lake
    • Whiskeytown, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Grocery Outlet
    • 3685 Eureka Way
    • 96001, Redding, California, United States

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That Dam Tour Explore California's Engineering Marvels in English
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Opening hours: Thu 9:00-17:00
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 634.95 x 1 AdultRM 634.95
Total
Price is RM 634.95

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Water and snacks are provided
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Park entrance fees are provided

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Crystal Creek Falls
  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
Travelers will walk a half mile down a paved path to the falls. There they will learn what this man made waterfall has to do with the Central Valley Project.
Judge Francis Carr Powerhouse
  • 25m
Next, we’ll stop at the Judge Francis Carr Powerhouse, Whiskeytown Dam’s mighty partner. This hydroelectric plant takes water from Trinity Lake (via a massive tunnel through the mountains!) and converts it into clean energy. You’ll hear how this engineering marvel helps power Northern California, and why it’s a key part of the Central Valley Project’s puzzle.
Whiskeytown Dam
  • 20m
Our adventure continues at Whiskeytown Dam, where the rushing waters of Clear Creek were transformed into Whiskeytown Lake in the 1960s. Here you’ll learn about the Gold Rush town now submerged under the lake, and enjoy the stunning views of this beloved recreation spot.
Keswick Dam
  • 20m
Next we’ll head to Keswick Dam, the unsung hero of the system. Though smaller than Shasta, this dam is crucial — it regulates water releases from Shasta Lake into the Sacramento River and helps manage flood control. It’s also home to a powerplant and fish hatchery operations, keeping both electricity and ecosystems flowing.
Shasta Dam
  • 1h
Finally, the grand finale: Shasta Dam, the crown jewel of the Central Valley Project. At 602 feet tall, it’s the tallest concrete dam in California and one of the largest in the U.S. Walk across its massive structure, marvel at panoramic views of Shasta Lake and Mt. Shasta, and hear stories of how this monumental project was built in the 1930s to fuel California’s future.

Location

Activity location

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    Crystal Creek Falls
    • Whiskeytown Lake
    • Whiskeytown, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Grocery Outlet
    • 3685 Eureka Way
    • 96001, Redding, California, United States

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