Big Sage Reservoir
Reservoir in Modoc County, California
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Big Sage Reservoir is an artificial lake in Modoc County, California and Modoc National Forest. Its waters are impounded by Big Sage Dam, which was completed in 1921.
LocationModoc County, California[1]
Coordinates41°36′15″N 120°39′05″W[1]
Primary outflowsRattlesnake Creek[2]
| Big Sage Reservoir | |
|---|---|
  Big Sage Reservoir  Big Sage Reservoir | |
| Location | Modoc County, California[1] |
| Coordinates | 41°36′15″N 120°39′05″W[1] |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary outflows | Rattlesnake Creek[2] |
| Catchment area | 107 square miles (280 km2)[2] |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 5 miles (8.0 km) |
| Max. width | 4 miles (6.4 km) |
| Surface area | 5,270 acres (2,130 ha)[2] |
| Water volume | 77,000 acre-feet (95,000,000 m3)[2] |
| Surface elevation | 4,898 feet (1,493 m)[1] |
Hydrology
Big Sage Dam
Big Sage Dam is an earthen dam 680 feet (210 m) long and 49 feet (15 m) high, with 8.3 feet (2.5 m) of freeboard. Hot Springs Valley Irrigation District owns the dam.[2]
Recreation
Facilities include a campground and boat ramp, both located just north of the dam.[3]