- Topaz Lake
Infobox lake
lake_name = Topaz Lake
image_lake = TopazLake.jpg
caption_lake = from the Nevada side
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location = California/Nevada
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type =reservoir
inflow =West Walker River
outflow =West Walker River
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basin_countries = United States
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volume = convert|73000000|m3|acre.ft|abbr=on|lk=on
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cities =Topaz Lake is an artificial
reservoir located on theCalifornia -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 theCalifornia 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.External links
* Official [http://www.topazlake.com/ website]
* Area [http://www.fishsniffer.com/maps/topaz.html map]
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