ECHO LAKE

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RESERVOIR CALIFORNIA

Echo Lake


April 18, 2024

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Echo Lake is a small alpine lake located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. The lake has a long history of recreational use, with the Echo Chalet resort opening in the early 1900s. The lake serves as an important source of water for the surrounding areas, with its hydrology primarily fed by surface flow and snowpack melt. The Upper American River Project manages the reservoir and dam, which provides hydroelectric power to the area. The lake also serves as a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with activities such as fishing, camping, and hiking available. The surrounding forests are home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, coyotes, and mule deer. Agriculture in the area includes small-scale farming and ranching, while the lake also supports recreational activities such as swimming and boating.



Geolocation -120.037, 38.831
Elevation 7,420 ft
Storage 24hr Change None%
Percent of Normal None%
Minimum 1 acre-ft
2021-04-15
Maximum 2 acre-ft
2021-05-08
Average 1 acre-ft
Dam_Height 12
Hydraulic_Height 12.5
Drainage_Area 4.8
Year_Completed 1992
Nid_Storage 1860
River_Or_Stream Echo Creek
Structural_Height 14
Primary_Dam_Type Roller-Compacted Concrete
Surface_Area 338
Hazard_Potential High
Dam_Length 321
Nid_Height 14

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Area Boat Ramps

SUMMIT LAKE TRAIL ALPINE COUNTY
Upper Carson Watershed, California
MEADOW LAKE ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
AMADOR COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
SLY PARK ROAD, POLLOCK PINES
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
GOLF COURSE OUTER TRAIL CARSON CITY
Middle Carson Watershed, Nevada
INDIAN CREEK CAMP GROUND DAY USE AREA
Upper Carson Watershed, California
TOPAZ PARK ROAD DOUGLAS COUNTY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
CAPT ROBERTS BOATING SITE
Truckee Watershed, California
PROSSER LAKE RESERVOIR
Truckee Watershed, California
JUNCTION BOAT RAMP ROAD EL DORADO COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
SILVER LAKE TO MEADOW VALLEY
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
SUSAN RIVER
Honey-Eagle Lakes Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
POND IN SEC 35, T26N, R9E TO CONFLUENCE WITH SPANISH CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH SQUAW QUEEN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH RED CLOVER CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
SEC 17, T25N, R14E TO CONFLUENCE WITH LAST CHANCE CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

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