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Lake Vera, located in Bridgeport, California, is a private water supply reservoir that was completed in 1926.
It has a dam height of 16 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Lake Vera is to provide water supply, but it also serves for recreational activities. The dam type is concrete, specifically a buttress and concrete combination, with a hydraulic height of 11.2 feet.
Managed by the California state agency DWR, Safety of Dams, Lake Vera is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is assessed as satisfactory and has a regular inspection frequency. The reservoir sits on Rock Creek and has a surface area of 20 acres within a drainage area of 11.7 square miles, making it a significant water resource in the Nevada County area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Vera is a fascinating example of early 20th-century water infrastructure that continues to play a vital role in today's water supply and recreational needs. With its historical significance, regulatory oversight, and functional design, Lake Vera stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in California's diverse landscape.
Deer C Nr Smartville Ca
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67cfs |
N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca
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728cfs |
Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca
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867cfs |
Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca
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2360cfs |
Bear R Nr Wheatland Ca
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250cfs |
Pilot C Bl Mutton Canyon Nr Georgetown Ca
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2cfs |
Year Completed |
1926 |
Dam Length |
275 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
Rock Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
11.2 |
Drainage Area |
11.7 |
Nid Storage |
136 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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South Yuba
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Rock Creek Mill Site
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South Yuba Primitive Camp
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Environmental Camp
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Nevada County Fairgrounds
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Malakoff Diggins State Park
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Confluence With Jefferson Creek To Confluence With Kentucky Creek
One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek To Confluence With Jefferson Creek
Headwaters Of North Yuba River (Sec 10, T20N, R13 E) To One-Eighth Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Cherokee Creek
Chamberlain Falls (Iowa Hill to Yankee Jim)
One-Eighth Mile Downstream From Confluence With Cherokee Creek To One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek
One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek To Bullards Bar Reservoir Spillway (Elevation 1902 Feet)