Loon Lake, located in Eldorado National Forest, California, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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The lake was formed through the construction of the Loon Lake Dam in 1963 by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) for hydroelectric power generation. The lake is fed by snowmelt and runoff from the surrounding mountains, which also provide recreational activities such as hiking and fishing. The area is designated as a water supply and watershed protection zone, with the SMUD monitoring water quality and enforcing regulations to ensure the safety of the water supply. The lake is also used for recreational activities such as camping and boating. Surrounding agriculture relies on the water from Loon Lake for irrigation purposes. The lake's snowpack and surface flow providers are the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Rubicon River watershed.
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.54% |
| Percent of Normal | 153% |
| Minimum |
18,512.0 acre-ft
2005-02-01 |
| Maximum |
75,442.0 acre-ft
2004-06-07 |
| Average | 41,815 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 90 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 94 |
| Drainage_Area | 7.96 |
| Year_Completed | 1963 |
| Nid_Storage | 69309 |
| Structural_Height | 102 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 1450 |
| River_Or_Stream | Gerle Creek |
| Dam_Length | 910 |
| Hazard_Potential | Significant |
| Nid_Height | 102 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Loon Lake Campground
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Loon Lake Chalet
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Loon Lake Group Campground
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Northshore Campground
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Northshore
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Red Fir Group Campground
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