Lake Alpine

Reservoir in Alpine County, California
38°28.6′N 120°0′W / 38.4767°N 120.000°W / 38.4767; -120.000TypeReservoirPrimary outflowsSilver Creek[1]Catchment area5.1 square miles (13 km2)[1]Basin countriesUnited StatesMax. length1.1 mi (1.8 km)Max. width0.41 mi (0.66 km)Surface area179 acres (72 ha)[1]Water volume4,600 acre-feet (5,700,000 m3)[1]Surface elevation7,303 ft (2,227 m)Islandsseveral islands and several islets

Lake Alpine is a reservoir in Alpine County, California, formed by Alpine Dam on Silver Creek. It is located east of Bear Valley in the Sierra Nevada range. It sits at 7,303 feet (2,227 m) above mean sea level and is a popular spot for outdoor activities, such as boating and hiking in the summer, and snowmobiling and skiing in the winter, although it may be inaccessible at times due to snow. California State Route 4 passes to the north of Lake Alpine between Bear Valley and the Pacific Grade Summit.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Dams Within the Jurisdiction of the State of California (A-G)" (PDF). California Department of Water Resources. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 9, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2012.

External links

  • Lake Alpine informational web site


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