New Bullards Bar Reservoir, Reservoir in Yuba County, United States
New Bullards Bar Reservoir extends across 16 miles within the Tahoe National Forest, featuring 156 miles of shoreline at 1,956 feet elevation.
The concrete arch dam, completed in 1969, replaced three previous dams at the site, including a 200-foot structure built by Yuba River Power Company in 1922.
The reservoir draws over 116,000 visitors annually for activities including boating, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming along its extensive shoreline.
Emerald Cove Marina provides essential services including boat rentals, fuel stations, general store access, and camping reservations for visitors to the reservoir.
The reservoir powers two hydroelectric facilities through a 14-foot diameter tunnel that transports water over 5 miles to the New Colgate Powerhouse downstream.
GPS coordinates: 39.39309,-121.14027
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:20
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