JamesV34: Clear evidence of varying levels of water
JamesV34: Shasta Dam from next to the visitor's center
JamesV34: Shasta Dam from next to the visitor's center
JamesV34: Close-up of the massive triple drum gates
JamesV34: Be careful
JamesV34: Shasta Dam
JamesV34: A plaque at the entrance to the dam's crossing
JamesV34: Another plaque on the opposite side of the entrance to the dam's crossing
JamesV34: A whole lot of driftwood sits high above the current reservoir level
JamesV34: A view toward the existing boat launch
JamesV34: Shasta Dam with the powerhouse and penstocks
JamesV34: Rock meets water
JamesV34: The view below the dam, including the powerhouse and electrical facility
JamesV34: The road across the dam
JamesV34: A large warning sign for boaters
JamesV34: A look straight down the spillway, including part of the drum gates
JamesV34: Another view straight down the spillway
JamesV34: The penstocks leading to the powerhouse
JamesV34: A plaque on one of the towers by the gates
JamesV34: An old "decommissioned" drinking fountain
JamesV34: A view straight down of the penstocks and powerhouse
JamesV34: Heavy machinery atop the water intake area on the lake side
JamesV34: Shasta Lake with the remains of the head tower that was used during construction of Shasta Dam
JamesV34: Full view of what's left of the old head tower
JamesV34: A corner of the head tower
JamesV34: Rusty girders creating various angles
JamesV34: A closer view of part of the supports
JamesV34: The middle of the head tower's remains
JamesV34: Mount Shasta in the distance - a deceptive image, as the snow cover is very thin for this time of year
JamesV34: Penstocks, powerhouse and electrical facility