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Shasta Lake |
| The largest reservoir in the state of California and the tallest center overflow dam in the world. |
A funny photo - see Karen's
camera in the side mirror of the car as she takes the photograph |
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| Shasta Lake contains 4.5 million acre-feet of water when full, making it the largest reservoir in California. With 365 miles of shoreline and 30,000 surface acres, Shasta Lake is a prime destination for water recreation and camping. Water stored in the reservoir is primarily from rainfall. The regions heavy winter rains fill the lake close to capacity each spring, providing the water necessary to meet commitments of the busy summer months. As water is released during the summer, the lake level will lower 60-80 feet, leaving ample room for flood control during the approaching winter months. | |
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| Shasta Lake is fed by the Sacramento, Pit, and McCloud Rivers, with additional water coming from Squaw Creek. This drainage area receives about 60 inches of annual precipitation, which in pre-dam years was a major contributor to frequent flooding in the valley below. With the construction of Shasta Dam the riverflows have been regulated and abundant water storage is now possible. Stored water is used to supply agricultural districts; helping to assure a major supply of fresh food for the country. Additional water supplies are used to meet municipal and industrial needs, salinity control for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta, and environmental habit maintenance. Water released to the river is sent through Shasta Power plant, which produces hydroelectric power for the 15-state western power grid. |  |
| The white behind the mountain is snow-capped Mount Shasta. Several photos of Mount Shasta can be viewed from the sub-menu below. |
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| The two RV Gypsies looking at Shasta Lake and Mt. Shasta from the bridge. The white on the mountain in the background of this photo is snow on Mt. Shasta. | |
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Shasta Lake has the distinction
of being known as the "Houseboat Capitol of the World." |
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| Thank you for viewing the
photos of the two RV Gypsies at Shasta Lake. Please continue to enjoy
the Sundial Bridge, Shasta Dam, and Mt. Shasta from the menu below. (the page you are on is grayed out and is not clickable) |
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AFTER you have viewed all 4 photo sections, above, please continue on to Talent, Oregon |