Route 151--Shasta Dam Boulevard

State: California
Length: 3.0 mi / 4.8 km
Time to Allow: 10 minutes

The "Three Shastas" include the gigantic Shasta Dam, the vivid blue waters of Shasta and, in the distance, the snow-capped peak of Mt. Shasta. The dam, with the highest overflow spillway in the world, forms Shasta Lake--the largest reservoir in the state, with 30,000 surface acres and 370 miles of shoreline.

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  Route 151 Shasta Dam Boulevard Overview

  Jul 1, 2004

  Route 151--Shasta Dam Boulevard curves along the slope of a ridge, providing views of the Sacramento River, Shasta Lake, and distant hills. The "Three Shastas" include the gigantic Shasta Dam, the vivid blue waters of Shasta and, in the distance, the snow-capped peak of Mt. Shasta.