Lake Mendocino
Lake Mendocino is a large reservoir in Mendocino County, California, northeast of Ukiah. It covers 1,922 acres (7.78 km2) and was formed by the construction of Coyote Valley Dam in 1958. The lake and dam provide flood control, water conservation, hydroelectric power, and recreation. The dam also includes a fallout shelter built during the Cold War era to protect against the radiation from nuclear attacks from the Soviet Union.
| Lake Mendocino | |
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Lake Mendocino from its northern shore | |
Lake Mendocino Lake Mendocino | |
| Location | Mendocino County, California |
| Coordinates | 39°12′N 123°11′W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | East Fork Russian River |
| Primary outflows | East Fork Russian River |
| Catchment area | 105 sq mi (270 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,922 acres (7.78 km2) |
| Max. depth | 133 ft (41 m) |
| Water volume | 122,400 acre⋅ft (0.1510 km3) |
| Surface elevation | 737.5 ft (224.8 m) |
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