Bass Lake (Madera County, California)
| Bass Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sierra National Forest Madera County, California |
| Coordinates | 37°17′27″N 119°31′30″W / 37.29077°N 119.52513°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Willow Creek Browns Creek Ditch |
| Primary outflows | Willow Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 6.7 km (4.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.64 km (0.40 mi) |
| Surface area | 472 ha (1,170 acres) |
| Max. depth | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Water volume | 56,100 dam3 (45,500 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,027 m (3,369 ft) |
| Settlements | Bass Lake, California |
| Website | https://www.basslake.com/ |
| References | |
Bass Lake, formerly known as Crane Valley Reservoir, is a man-made lake located in Madera County, California, within the Sierra National Forest, approximately 14 miles (23 km) south of Yosemite National Park. The lake was formed by the construction of Crane Valley Dam on Willow Creek, a tributary of the San Joaquin River. Completed in 1910, the 145-foot (44 m) concrete gravity dam was built to generate hydroelectric power. Today, Bass Lake supports energy production, recreation, and diverse ecological habitats.