POORE LAKE RESERVOIR

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Poore Lake Reservoir


May 1, 2024

Poore Lake Reservoir, located in Mono County, California, is a privately-owned water storage facility with a primary purpose of water supply for irrigation and domestic use. The reservoir was completed in 1900 and has a storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource for the surrounding area. Poore Lake Reservoir is situated along Poore Creek and covers a surface area of 94 acres, providing a reliable source of water in a region known for its arid climate.

The dam at Poore Lake Reservoir is an earth-fill structure with a height of 23 feet and a hydraulic height of 18 feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity. The condition assessment conducted in September 2017 deemed the reservoir to be in satisfactory condition, reassuring stakeholders of its safety and reliability. With the State of California regulating its operation and maintenance, Poore Lake Reservoir remains a crucial asset in the management of water resources within the region.

Located in the city of Walker and overseen by the California Department of Water Resources, Poore Lake Reservoir plays a significant role in supporting agricultural activities and meeting the water needs of the local community. With a history that dates back over a century, this reservoir stands as a testament to effective water resource management and highlights the importance of maintaining infrastructure to ensure a sustainable water supply in the face of changing climate conditions.



Year_Completed 1900
Dam_Height 23
River_Or_Stream Poore Creek
Dam_Length 400
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 94
Hydraulic_Height 18
Drainage_Area 2.69
Nid_Storage 1200
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 23

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Area Boat Ramps

RAMP ROAD MONO COUNTY
East Walker Watershed, California
TOPAZ PARK ROAD DOUGLAS COUNTY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
SUMMIT LAKE TRAIL ALPINE COUNTY
Upper Carson Watershed, California
FOREST ROUTE 1N04, GROVELAND
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GULL MEADOWS CAR TOP BOAT LAUNCH
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HEADWATERS SE 1/4 OF SEC 10, T18, R15E TO STAMPEDE RESERVOIR
Truckee Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN SEC 7, T11N, R18E TO BLAIR BRIDGE
Lake Tahoe Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO SOUTH OF UPPER TRUCKEE ROAD (SEC LINE BETWEEN 17/20 INTERCEPTS RIVER AND UNNAMED TRIBUTARY)
Lake Tahoe Watershed, California
STATE HIGHWAY 50 TO 1/4 MILE NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 50
South Fork American Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO TRAILHEAD
Truckee Watershed, California
1/4 MILE NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 50 TO AVALANCHE LAKE
South Fork American Watershed, California
ELLICOTS BRIDGE TO BIG GRIZZLY CANYON
North Fork American Watershed, California
HELL HOLE DAM TO ELLICOTTS BRIDGE
North Fork American Watershed, California

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