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Marlette Lake Water System

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Marlette Lake Water System, Water supply system in Virginia City, Nevada, US.

The Marlette Lake Water System encompasses two buildings and twelve structures across 135 acres of mountainous terrain near Lake Tahoe.

Constructed between 1873 and 1887, this engineering system transported water to support the substantial silver mining operations in Virginia City.

The American Society of Civil Engineers designated this water system as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark for its technical achievements.

This complex network includes a dam, reservoirs, flumes, and pipelines that deliver six million gallons of water daily through the Carson Range.

The system features an inverted siphon pipe that maintains a head of 1,700 feet, setting engineering records during its construction period.

Location: Nevada

GPS coordinates: 39.22083,-119.82139

Latest update: March 13, 2025 10:40

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Marlette Lake Water System

Marlette Lake Water System, Water supply system in Virginia City, Nevada, US.

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