Type reservoir Basin countries United States Surface elevation 1,493 m Length 8 km Water volume 94.98 million m³ | Primary outflows Rattlesnake Creek Max. length 5 miles (8.0 km) Area 21.33 km² Width 6.4 km | |
Location Modoc County, California Catchment area 107 square miles (280 km) | ||
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.
Contents
Map of Big Sage Reservoir, California, USA
Hydrology
The lake discharges into Rattlesnake Creek, 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.
Recreation
Facilities include a campground and boat ramp, both located just north of the dam.
References
Big Sage Reservoir Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA