Big_Sage_Reservoir

Big Sage Reservoir

Big Sage Reservoir

Reservoir in Modoc County, California

Big Sage Reservoir is an artificial lake in Modoc County, California and Modoc National Forest. Its waters are impounded by Big Sage Dam, which was completed in 1921 (103 years ago) (1921).

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Hydrology

The lake discharges into Rattlesnake Creek,[2] a tributary of the Pit River.

Big Sage Dam

Big Sage Dam is an earthen dam 680 feet (210 m) long and 49 feet (15 m) high, with 8.3 feet (2.5 m) of freeboard. Hot Springs Valley Irrigation District owns the dam.[2]

Recreation

Facilities include a campground and boat ramp, both located just north of the dam.[3]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Big Sage Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. [2]
    "Dams Within the Jurisdiction of the State of California (A-G)" (PDF). California Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 9, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  3. [3]
    "Modoc National Forest - Big Sage Campground". Retrieved October 31, 2012.
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