Type reservoir Max. length 2 miles (3.2 km) Surface elevation 1,535 m Mean depth 20 m Outflow location South Fork Feather River | Basin countries United States Max. width 1 mile (1.6 km) Area 5.799 km² Length 3.2 km | |
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Primary outflows South Fork Feather River Catchment area 25.9 square miles (67 km) | ||
Trout fishing little grass valley reservoir
Little Grass Valley Reservoir is an artificial lake in Plumas County, California and Plumas National Forest near the Pacific Crest Trail.
Contents
- Trout fishing little grass valley reservoir
- Map of Little Grass Valley Reservoir California USA
- Cliff jump at little grass valley reservoir
- HydrologyEdit
- Little Grass Valley DamEdit
- RecreationEdit
- AccessEdit
- References
Map of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, California, USA
The lake's waters are impounded by Little Grass Valley Dam (National ID CA00269), which was completed in 1961.
Cliff jump at little grass valley reservoir
HydrologyEdit
The lake discharges into the South Fork Feather River.
Little Grass Valley DamEdit
Little Grass Valley Dam is a rock-fill dam 840 feet (260 m) long and 210 feet (64 m) high, with 18 feet (5.5 m) of freeboard. The South Feather Water and Power Agency owns the dam.
RecreationEdit
Located in Plumas National Forest near the Pacific Crest Trail, Little Grass Valley Reservoir is the centerpiece of the Little Grass Valley Recreation Area, managed by the Feather River Ranger District. The area supports boating, camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and hiking.
AccessEdit
By car, the lake is about ninety minutes from Yuba City. The Pacific Crest Trail passes north of the lake and can be reached by way of the Bald Mountain Trail from Horse Camp.