Topaz Lake
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| Location | California/Nevada |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | West Walker River |
| Primary outflows | West Walker River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Water volume | 73 mio m³ |
Topaz Lake is an artificial reservoir located on the California-Nevada border, about 75 miles (120 km) south of Reno.
The lake was formed by diverting waters from the West Walker River into a nearby basin that had previously contained a smaller, natural lake. The initial construction took place in 1922, resulting in a reservoir with a capacity of 45,000 acre-feet (56,000,000 m³). In 1937 a new levee raised the capacity to its current 59,440 acre-feet (73,320,000 m³).
Topaz Lake is popular for boaters, water-skiers, campers, and fishermen. Fishing season runs from January 1 to September 30, and the lake is stocked with trout by the Nevada Department of Wildlife and the California Department of Fish and Game. The lake is easily reachable by US Hwy 395. On the northwest shore of the lake is a casino, lodging, and a residential area.
