Lake Kaweah, Reservoir in Tulare County, California.
Lake Kaweah stretches across the foothills of Sierra Nevada, containing 185,000 acre-feet of water and serving agricultural and flood control purposes.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers constructed Terminus Dam in 1962, creating Lake Kaweah to manage water resources in California's central valley.
The Yokuts, Wukchumne, and Kaweah Native American tribes established their communities along the Kaweah River, utilizing bedrock mortars for food preparation.
Visitors can access Lake Kaweah via California Highway 198, approximately 20 miles east of Visalia, where facilities for camping, boating, and fishing await.
The reservoir undergoes regular emptying and filling cycles throughout the year, managing flood waters through controlled releases to protect downstream communities.
Location: Tulare County
GPS coordinates: 36.41500,-119.00000
Latest update: May 24, 2025 04:53
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