Caples Lake is a reservoir in California formed by a dam on the Silver Creek.
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It was created in 1964 for hydroelectricity, flood control, and recreational purposes. The lake is managed by the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID), which also provides water for agricultural and domestic use. The watershed of Caples Lake lies in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and snowpack is the primary source of surface water. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. It also provides habitat for several species of fish, including rainbow trout and brown trout. Caples Lake and its surrounding area were historically used by Native Americans for hunting and fishing. In the mid-1800s, it became a popular destination for gold miners.
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.06% |
| Percent of Normal | 162% |
| Minimum |
758.0 acre-ft
2008-10-29 |
| Maximum |
22,466.0 acre-ft
2011-07-08 |
| Average | 13,561 acre-ft |
| Nid_Height | 86 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 62 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Drainage_Area | 13.5 |
| Year_Completed | 1923 |
| Dam_Height | 86 |
| Structural_Height | 65.5 |
| River_Or_Stream | Caples Creek |
| Surface_Area | 600 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Storage | 22338 |
| Dam_Length | 1200 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Caples Lake Campground
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Caples Lake
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Two Sentinels Girl Scout Camp
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Kirkwood Lake
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Kirkwood Campground
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Woods Lake Campground
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Headwaters In Sec 15,T10N, R17E To Confluence With Silver Fork Of American River
Headwaters In Sec 2, T9N, R18E To Confluence With Mokelumne River
Headwaters To South Of Upper Truckee Road (Sec Line Between 17/20 Intercepts River And Unnamed Tributary)
Headwaters In Sec 7, T11N, R18E To Blair Bridge
State Highway 50 To 1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50
1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50 To Avalanche Lake