Lake Tahoe Dam

State: California
Region: California-Great Basin Region

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Owner

Title: Area Office Manager
Organization: Lahontan Basin Area Office
Address: 705 N. Plaza Street, Room 320
City: Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-882-3436

Operator

Organization: Bureau of Reclamation
Address: 705 N. Plaza St., Rm 320
City: Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775- 882-3436

Project	Newlands
Watercourse	Truckee River
Reservoir	Lake Tahoe
Original Construction	1909-1913
National ID Number	CA10162
Base Width	19 ft

Crest Elevation	6233.20 ft
Structural Height	18.20 ft
Hydraulic Height (Normal Operating Depth at Dam)	10.1 ft
Crest Length	109 ft
Crest Width	11 ft
Volume of Dam Construction Materials	1000 cu yd

Total Water Storage at Elevation	732000.0 acre-ft at 6229.1
Outlet Works Capacity at Elevation	2100 cfs at 6229.1 ft
Drainage Area	505 sq mi
Maximum Water Surface Elevation	6232.2 ft
Hydrometeorological Report (HMR)	HMR 49

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Lake Tahoe Dam

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