Jackson Meadows Dam, Embankment dam in Tahoe National Forest, California, US
Jackson Meadows Dam is an embankment dam that crosses the Middle Fork of the Yuba River in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The structure creates a large reservoir surrounded by forest and mountain terrain.
The dam was built in 1965 by an irrigation district to store water and manage flood risks. It forms part of a larger hydroelectric project serving the surrounding region.
The reservoir supports camping areas where visitors pitch tents and spend nights surrounded by forest and water. These spaces draw people who seek outdoor recreation and time away from city life.
The site is best reached on foot, with several trails leading into the area and a section of the Pacific Crest Trail passing nearby. The terrain is mountainous and trail conditions vary with the seasons.
A section of the famous Pacific Crest Trail runs along the eastern edge of the reservoir. Hikers traveling this long-distance route encounter water views as they pass through this part of the trail.
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