Shasta Lake
Reservoir in California
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Shasta Lake, also popularly known as Lake Shasta, is a reservoir in Shasta County, California, United States. It began to store water in 1944 due to the impounding of the Sacramento River by Shasta Dam, the ninth tallest dam in the United States. Wikipedia
Fish: Spotted bass, Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass, and more
Inflow source: Sacramento River, McCloud River, and Pit River
Surface elevation: 1,067′
Area: 46.87 mi²
Outflow location: Sacramento River
Underwater town: Kennett
Location: Shasta-Trinity National Forest; Shasta County, California
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