Strawberry Dam
| Industry | Hydroelectric power |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1916 |
| Fate | Ownership transferred to Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | California |
| Products | Hydroelectric power |
Strawberry Dam (National ID # CA00388), frequently referred to as Main Strawberry Dam, is situated in Tuolumne County, California. Erected in 1916, this dam extends 720 feet in length and features a crest height of 143 feet. It forms a reservoir with an approximate storage capacity of 18,312 acre-feet and encompasses a surface area near 300 acres.
Background
Constructed as a rockfill masonry structure by the Sierra and San Francisco Power Company in 1916, the dam measures high and stretches long at the crest. It impounds the South Fork Stanislaus River exclusively for hydroelectric power purposes. Presently, ownership and operation fall under Pacific Gas and Electric Company, which manages it among its collection of more than 170 dams.
Pinecrest Lake
The reservoir known as Pinecrest Lake maintains a typical surface area of with a storage volume of . It facilitates various recreational pursuits including boating, fishing, camping, and wintertime sports.
Situated within the Stanislaus National Forest, Pinecrest Lake incorporates the Pinecrest Recreation Area. Due to a marked increase in visitors over time, management has implemented strategies to mitigate overcrowding issues.
In its historical context, Pinecrest Lake was home to Camp Stephens, founded in 1925 by the Alameda Boy Scouts on grounds formerly occupied by the Stockton Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.