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Lake Alpine Reservoir is a man-made lake located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
It was created in the early 1900s to store water for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation. The reservoir receives water from several creeks and streams, including the North Fork of the Stanislaus River, as well as from snowmelt and rainfall. The area surrounding the lake is known for its abundant snowpack, which provides water for the lake and the surrounding agricultural lands. Today, Lake Alpine Reservoir is a popular destination for recreation, including fishing, boating, and hiking. The lake also serves as a source of drinking water for nearby communities.
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.45% |
| Percent of Normal | 98% |
| Minimum |
684.0 acre-ft
2021-03-28 |
| Maximum |
4,157.0 acre-ft
2023-05-19 |
| Average | 3,834 acre-ft |
| Nid_Height | 81 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 78.3 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
| Drainage_Area | 5.3 |
| Year_Completed | 1891 |
| Dam_Height | 49 |
| Structural_Height | 81.3 |
| River_Or_Stream | Silver Creek |
| Surface_Area | 172 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Storage | 4300 |
| Dam_Length | 400.5 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Alpine
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Lake Alpine Campground (West Shore)
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Pine Marten Campground
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Silvertip
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Pine Marten
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Silver Valley Campground
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Highway 4 To Salt Springs Reservoir
Confluence With Clark Fork To Donnell Reservoir
State Highway 108 To Donnell Reservoir
Salt Springs Reservoir Dam To To A Point 1 Mile West Of Bear River Confluence
Headwaters In Sec 2, T9N, R18E To Confluence With Mokelumne River
Boundary Of Mokelumne Archeologic Special Interest Area To Confluence With North Fork Mokelumne River