Sly Creek Reservoir is a man-made lake located in the northern Sierra Nevada mountain range of California.
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The history of the reservoir began in 1960 when the Feather River Hydroelectric Project was constructed. The reservoir is primarily used to generate hydroelectric power, store water for downstream agricultural and municipal use, and provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The Sly Creek watershed, which feeds the reservoir, is predominantly forested and consists of granite outcrops and meadows. The watershed is also home to several important plant and animal species, including the Pacific fisher and northern goshawk. The reservoir’s primary source of water is from snowpack, which typically begins to melt in April and peaks in May or June. The reservoir is a vital component of California’s water supply system and plays an important role in meeting the state’s water demands.
| Storage 24hr Change | -1.58% |
| Percent of Normal | 192% |
| Minimum |
9,540.0 acre-ft
2010-01-04 |
| Maximum |
64,470.0 acre-ft
2005-05-30 |
| Average | 24,100 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 299 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 260 |
| Drainage_Area | 24 |
| Year_Completed | 1961 |
| Nid_Storage | 65650 |
| River_Or_Stream | Lost Creek |
| Structural_Height | 289 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 619 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Dam_Length | 1200 |
| Nid_Height | 299 |
N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca
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168cfs |
Deer C Nr Smartville Ca
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12cfs |
Spanish C A Quincy Ca
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31cfs |
Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca
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57cfs |
Butte C Nr Chico Ca
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127cfs |
Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca
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669cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sly Creek
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Sly Creek Campground
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Sly Creek Recreation Area
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Golden Trout
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Golden Trout Crossing
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Carlton Flat Campground
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Slate Reservoir To North Yuba River
One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek To Bullards Bar Reservoir Spillway (Elevation 1902 Feet)
One-Eighth Mile Downstream From Confluence With Cherokee Creek To One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek
Confluence With South Fork Canyon Creek To Confluence With North Yuba River
Headwaters To Slate Reservoir
Headwaters Of North Yuba River (Sec 10, T20N, R13 E) To One-Eighth Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Cherokee Creek