Pyramid Lake is located in the Angeles and Los Padres National Forests in California.
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It is a reservoir formed by Pyramid Dam on Piru Creek, a tributary of the Santa Clara River. The lake was created in 1972 and is a key source of water for Southern California. The region receives most of its water from snowpack and surface flow from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The lake also serves as a hub for agricultural irrigation and recreational activities such as boating and fishing. The lake's recreational areas are popular for camping, picnicking, and hiking. Pyramid Lake has been a significant cultural site for Native American tribes for thousands of years and is considered a sacred site. Today, the lake remains an important resource for the people and wildlife of California.
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.34% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
133,667.0 acre-ft
2008-03-20 |
| Maximum |
170,950.0 acre-ft
2009-08-07 |
| Average | 163,782 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 400 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 380 |
| Drainage_Area | 432 |
| Year_Completed | 1974 |
| Nid_Storage | 171000 |
| River_Or_Stream | Piru Creek |
| Structural_Height | 422 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 1290 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) - 1 |
| Dam_Length | 1090 |
| Nid_Height | 422 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Los Alamos Campground
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Los Alamos
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Pyramid Lake--Los Alamos Group Campground
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Hardluck
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Cienaga Campground
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Quail Canyon OHV Dispersed
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