Lake Piru
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| Lake Piru | |
|---|---|
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| Location |
Los Padres National Forest Ventura County, California |
| Coordinates | 34°27′42″N 118°45′04″W / 34.4616°N 118.7511°WCoordinates: 34°27′42″N 118°45′04″W / 34.4616°N 118.7511°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows |
Piru Creek Agua Blanca Creek |
| Primary outflows | Piru Creek |
| Catchment area | 421.4 sq mi (1,091 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,240 acres (500 ha) |
| Water volume | 83,244 acre·ft (102,680,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| References | U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Piru |
Lake Piru is an artificial lake located in Los Padres National Forest of Ventura County, California, created by the construction in 1955 of the Santa Felicia Dam on Piru Creek which is a tributary of the Santa Clara River. It is situated downstream from Pyramid Lake and can be accessed from Piru Canyon Road near the town of Piru, California.
The elevation of the lake is 1,043 ft (318 m), and the elevation of the dam spillway is 1,055 ft (322 m).[1] The dam is owned and operated by the United Water Conservation District of Santa Paula, California.[2]
The Lake Piru Recreation Area is an extensive campground around the lake with boating facilities, picnic areas, tent sites and other conveniences.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Department of Water Resources (2009). "Station Meta Data: Lake Piru (PRU)". California Data Exchange Center. State of California. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
- ↑ http://www.unitedwater.org/santa-felicia-dam.html
- ↑ Richard McMahon (1 March 1999). Camping Southern California. Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot. p. 59. ISBN 978-1-56044-711-5. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Piru
- Lake Piru Recreation Area
- Lake Piru, CA: Massive Search Still Underway For Missing Father
- Lake Piru Information
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