A tranquil reservoir formed by the construction of the Lake Alpine Dam across Silver Creek, Lake Alpine lies tucked away in the High Sierra mountains of California. As part of the Upper Utica Project, this charming lake is overseen by the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) and functions as a basin for storage and water … Read more
Nimpkish Lake is a serene body of water located on the northern end of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It has a surface area of 37 square kilometers, an average depth of 161 meters, and a maximum depth of 320 meters. The Namgis First Nation has a historical relationship with the region and has … Read more
Quabbin Reservoir, one of the largest artificial public water supplies in the United States, is a breathtaking sight in Western Massachusetts. It is crucial to supply drinking water to the greater Boston area. A vast, protected watershed surrounds the reservoir to ensure the water’s purity, creating a stunning natural landscape that is a testament to … Read more
For those looking for peace and quiet and outdoor experiences, the numerous lakes in the Pigeon Lake Wilderness provide a tranquil haven. Situated in Hamilton and Herkimer counties, in the heart of Adirondack Park, this 50,000-acre roadless Wilderness is home to at least 64 water sources. Despite its attractiveness, the area is still uncrowded because … Read more
With a name derived from the French word for wicked or evil, Alberta’s Maligne Lake (pronounced muh-leen) offers a scenic and serene face that contradicts its name. Located within Canada’s Jasper National Park, remote Maligne Lake shares its name with a nearby mountain range and the Maligne River. So named by Father Pierre-Jean De Smet … Read more
The reservoir known as Riffe Lake is 23.5 miles (38 km) along the Cowlitz River in Washington. It was created in 1968 after Mossyrock Dam’s completion. The lake is the result of efforts by Tacoma City Light (now Tacoma Power) and is the tallest dam in the state. The formation of the reservoir in the … Read more
Longview Lake is a 930-acre freshwater reservoir in Jackson County, Missouri, located near Grandview, Lee’s Summit, and Kansas City. It is a crucial component of the Little Blue River Project, an endeavor by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to preserve fish and wildlife while averting flooding. The reservoir is hidden in the 4,852-acre Longview … Read more
Spring Hollow Reservoir, located in Virginia’s southern Shenandoah Valley, is a 158-acre artificial lake created by damming a valley southwest of Roanoke. The reservoir, which holds over three billion gallons of water, is fed by the Roanoke River and enclosed by the Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam. Nestled among forested rolling hills, the reservoir is … Read more
Coralville Lake is an artificial Johnson County, Iowa, reservoir created by the Coralville Dam on the Iowa River. The main purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-built dam, which was built between 1949 and 1958, is flood control. The 100-foot-high dam impounds a large area, forming Coralville Lake with a surface area of 5,280 … Read more
Stave Lake and Hayward Lake are two interconnected reservoirs in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Both offer scenic beauty and a range of recreational opportunities. Stave Lake Stave Lake, a large reservoir in the Fraser Valley, was formed in 1912 by the construction of the Stave Falls Dam. The dam harnesses the power … Read more