Lewiston Lake

Lewiston Lake
Lewiston Dam on the Trinity River forming the lake behind
Location Trinity County, California
Lake type Reservoir
Primary inflows Trinity River
Primary outflows Trinity River
Basin countries United States
Surface area 750 acres (300 ha)
Water volume 14,660 acre·ft (18,080,000 m3)
Surface elevation 1,903 ft (580 m)
Settlements Weaverville, California

Lewiston Lake is a reservoir created by Lewiston Dam on the Trinity River, near the towns of Weaverville and Lewiston in Trinity County, California. It is used for transbasin diversion to the Sacramento River and flood control, as well as for hydroelectric generation, and is a popular destination for water sports, including water-skiing, fishing, and houseboating.

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