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Oroville California Resource Guide, City or community of Oroville, California Facts, Information, Relocation, Real ... The population of Oroville is approximately 13,250 (2005). Oroville is positioned 39.50 degrees north of the equator and 121.56 degrees west of the prime meridian. Lake Oroville, formed by the dam, is 24 square miles of surface area. www.usacitiesonline.com /cacountyoroville.htm   (711 words)

Real Estate Properties in Oroville, Lake Oroville and East Foothills, California from Lake Oroville Realty Oroville, "The City of Gold" is located on Highway 70, 65 miles north of Sacramento, at the base of the Sierra Foothills. Lake Oroville….It's dam, completed in 1968, is the 2nd largest earth-filled and one of the longest dams in the country. Lake Oroville—the heart of the California Water Project—has a surface area of 24 square miles, a capacity of 3 ½ million acre-feet, and a shoreline of 167 miles. lakeorovillerealty.now2000.com /area   (669 words)

Lake Oroville Pictures from FAMOUS PLUMBING SUPPLY Lake Oroville's water goes to Southern California as well as a diversion of the lake is to flush salt water when it threatens periodically to encroach too far into the Sacramanto-San Joaquin Delta. Beneath the Lake Oroville Dam there is a cavern as large as the state capitol building and it houses six electric power generation units. Lake Oroville has a surface area of 24 square miles, a capacity of 3 1/2 million acre-feet. www.plumbingsupply.com /vic-lakeoroville.html   (585 words)

EARTHQUAKE AND LAKE LEVELS AT OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA The first factor is the proximity of the earthquake to the lake, and the extension of the causative fault to the lake as indicated by geologic, seismologic, and geodetic data (Department of Water Resources, 1979). A weekly plot of the lake levels and the seismic strain released within the 1975 rupture zone by the earthquakes of M> 2.5 is shown on figure 3. Seismic monitoring at Oroville since 1975 shows that the local seismicity decreases as the lake fills during winter and spring, and that the strongest earthquakes occur as the lake empties during summer and fall. www.johnmartin.com /earthquakes/eqpapers/00000052.htm   (2124 words)

Lake Oroville - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lake Oroville is a large lake in central Northern California in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The lake has a capacity of 3,537,580 acre-feet and is created by the Oroville Dam on the Feather River, only a mile downstream of the meeting of the North, Middle and South forks. The lake supplies water that is transported to the San Francisco Bay Area and southern portions of the state. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Oroville   (220 words)

Oroville Facilities Relicensing - Project Information The Oroville Facilities include boundaries that extend from south of the City of Oroville to reaches of the South Fork, Middle Fork, North Fork and the West Branch of the North Fork of the Feather River. The Oroville Reservoir (also known as Lake Oroville) is the principal water storage facility of the State Water Project (SWP) which conserves and delivers water to over two-thirds of California’s population. Lake Oroville, with a gross capacity of 3,537,577 acre-feet, is operated for water supply, power generation, flood control, recreation, and fishery and wildlife habitat enhancement. orovillerelicensing.water.ca.gov /project.html   (559 words)

Edie Lehman Training Stables - Trail Page-Lake Oroville Lake Oroville State Recreation Area has over twenty miles of trails that loop through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Mother Lode. It is located in Butte County and borders the Feather River and Lake Oroville. There is an excellent brochure put out by the Lake Oroville Mounted Assistance Unit; unfortunately it is slightly dated -- it states there are no horse facilities, when in fact the Loafer Creek Camp is a marvelous horse campsite. www.garlic.com /~elts/oroville.htm   (939 words)

Oroville, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Oroville is the county seat of Butte County, California. Geologically, Oroville is situated at the meeting place of three provinces: the Central Valley alluvial plain to the west, the crystalline Sierra Nevadas to the SE and the volcanic Cascade Mountains to the north. Oroville is situated on the banks of the Feather River where it flows out of the Sierra Nevada onto the flat floor of the California Central Valley. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oroville,_California   (1278 words)

Anthropological Studies Center (ASC): Lake Oroville project Some other industrial traces on the Lake Oroville landscape were kilns and quarries from the lime industry, and remnants of narrow-gauge railroads from historical logging. The ASC is responsible for coordinating the historical significance evaluation of the Oroville Dam and its related facilities that were erected between 1961 and 1968 in Butte County as part of the California State Water Project that was initiated in the mid-1950s. Historical research on the history of the State Water Project and the Oroville Dam project is being conducted at several archives including the Water Resources Center at UC Berkeley, the Department of Water Resources in Sacramento, and the California State Archives. www.sonoma.edu /asc/projects/oroville/index.htm   (1288 words)

Lake Oroville California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) In 1968, Lake Oroville was added to the Northern California water system and is the tallest earthen dam located in the United States. Lake Oroville has been rated as one of the best bass fishing spots in California and also provides numerous opportunities for water sport activities such as houseboating and water skiing. Lake Oroville is home to speed boaters and sailboats, and most often the two groups never meet. www.shastacascade.org /butte/lakeoro.htm   (227 words)

Lake Oroville put to rights after late spring storms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Oroville is in the Sierra foothills east of the Sacramento Valley, where a delayed spring means that the valley is still green and lupine are still blooming. Lake drawdowns had created a catastrophe for largemouth bass, killing the spawn by exposing their shallow beds. Oroville is now loaded with bass, with a chance for 30- and 40-fish days for the boat. www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/05/08/SP83619.DTL&type=printable   (753 words)

Lake Oroville   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Lake Oroville and the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area has several guided and self-guided tours. Lake Oroville and the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area have beautiful hiking, biking and equestrian trails for all skill levels and abilities.(more) Surrounding the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area are several incredible natural attractions, including the spectacular Feather Falls and magnificant Bald Rock. www.lakeoroville.net   (182 words)

cbs5.com - Lake Oroville The Lake Oroville Recreation Area, located about 2 ½ - 3 ½ hours away from the Bay Area, is your resource for fishing, camping, and regional information and history. Lake Oroville Bed and Breakfast is located on a hilltop, with a magnificent view of the lake and surrounding area. Oroville Outdoors provides accurate fishing reports, a large selection of bait and tackle, and plenty of fishing and camping gear. cbs5.com /greatoutdoors/local_story_097121437.html   (379 words)

Lake Oroville Frequently Asked Questions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Lake Oroville is the foothills just east of the city of Oroville. Lake Oroville is the second-largest reservoir in California. The Oroville Dam is an earthen dam, meaning it consists of clay, sand and gravel. www.lakeoroville.net /faq.htm   (534 words)

ESPN.com - Bassmaster - 2001/02 California Western Open: Lake Oroville preview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) OROVILLE, Calif. — A new-look Lake Oroville awaits the West's top bass pros Nov. 15-17, when the California CITGO BASSMASTER Western Open presented by Triton Boats comes to this former gold-rush region of Northern California. At full pool, Lake Oroville is 15,500 acres and has 167 miles of shoreline situated at 900 feet above sea level. Lake Oroville was created by the damming of four major tributaries (with one of the largest earthen dams in the United States): the Feather River, and the North, West, Middle and South forks. sports.espn.go.com /outdoors/bassmaster/news/story?page=tourn_01_open_CA_advance   (725 words)

Oroville Dam Oroville Dam is located on the Feather River, nine miles east of Oroville, CA, located in the Sierra Nevada Foothills 75 miles north of Sacramento and 60 miles south of Redding. Oroville Dam is currently owned and operated by the State of California Department of Water Resources. Oroville Dam is a major water storage facility for the State Water Project (SWP). cee.engr.ucdavis.edu /faculty/lund/dams/Oroville/OrovilleDam.html   (1492 words)

Lake Oroville Boating Prospects - News Release, May 23, 1997   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Lake Oroville has a maximum capacity exceeding 3.5 million acre-feet, a surface area covering more than 15,000 acres and a shoreline stretching for 167 miles. Lake Oroville is second only to Lake Shasta in size among reservoirs in California. Lake Oroville is the largest reservoir of the State Water Project. wwwowe.water.ca.gov /newsreleases/1997/May27,97-Orov_Boating.html   (298 words)

Lake Oroville Marina, in the Lime Saddle Recreation Area, on Lake Oroville in California Lake Oroville Marina, in the Lime Saddle Recreation Area, on Lake Oroville in California Lake Oroville Marina offers a wide selection of luxury houseboat rentals to match whatever experience your group is looking for. Lake Oroville Marina is located in the Lime Saddle Recreation Area, just 75 miles north of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. www.lakeorovillemarina.com   (398 words)

Experience Butte County Covering about 28,450 acres near the City of Oroville this man-made lake was formed by the tallest earth-filled dam (770 feet above the stream bed of the Feather River) in the country. Lake Oroville Visitor Center has a museum, exhibits, videos and a store. The view from the 47-foot tower, with two high-powered telescopes, is a spectacular panoramic view of the lake, Sierra Nevadas, valley, foothills, and the Sutter Buttes mountain range (smallest in the world). www.experiencebuttecounty.com /show_attractions_place.asp?pid=697   (270 words)

Lake Oroville SRA Near the City of Oroville this man-made lake was formed by the tallest earth-filled dam (770 feet above the stream bed of the Feather River) in the country. The lake offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, sail and power boating, water-skiing, fishing, swimming, boat-in camping, floating campsites and horse camping. In conjunction with the Department of Water Resources' Recreation Manangement Plan for the Oroville Facilities approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the General Plan update for Lake Oroville State Recreation Area will establish a long-range vision for the park and and provide guidelines to protect and improve the park's natural, cultural, and recreational values. www.parks.ca.gov /default.asp?page_id=462   (559 words)

IMBA News: Action Alerts: California Mountain Bicyclists: Please Write to Save Trails at Lake Oroville (02-17-04) Lake Oroville is located about 80 miles north of Sacramento in the Sierra foothills. The power-producing dam and the land at Lake Oroville are under FERC's jurisdiction, giving them authority on trail regulation. At Lake Oroville, State Parks initiated a public process where hikers, equestrians, bicyclists and other stakeholders could participate in decision-making. www.imba.com /news/action_alerts/02_04/02_17_oroville.html   (578 words)

C.A.S.T. for Kids -- Lake Oroville September 9, 2006 Second and very important to the success of the Lake Oroville event is the partnerships established with Service Organizations and businesses in the community to support the event. Was it the Oroville Kiwanis who served a pancake breakfast as the suns rays skipped across Lake Oroville on this perfect day; did they catch a special thrill? Could it have been the staff from Lake Oroville Marina who watched and were pleased to see the disabled access houseboat and two deck cruisers they had donated were being boarded by 8 children confined to there electric powered wheelchairs and the EMT's from First Responder that used a deck cruiser? www.castforkids.org /2006_Events/cast_oroville.html   (449 words)

Oroville-Days Inn - Discount Hotel Rooms at Orbitz The Oroville area is well know for its water recreation. Oroville Lake has one of the worlds largest earthfilled dams. Oroville Lake also has some of the best fishing in the state of California. www.orbitz.com /hotel-info/CA/DI-04956.html   (301 words)

Lake Oroville Realty Land and Lots Listings, CA Views of the lake and Bald Rock from this piece are possible. One of the few lake view lots available with lake, marina and bridge views. The views of the Marina, Buttes, Valley, and Lake are gorgeous. www.lakeorovillerealty.com /listing/LANDANDLOTS.HTML   (1503 words)

Northern California Water Association Lake Oroville and Oroville Dam are part of a complex which includes Hyatt Powerplant, Thermalito Diversion Dam and Powerplant, the Feather River Fish Hatchery, Thermalito Power Canal, Thermalito Forebay, Thermalito Pumping- Generating Plant, Thermalito Afterbay, and the Lake Oroville Visitors Center. Water released from Lake Oroville is used to produce electricity by Hyatt Powerplant, located in the bedrock beneath Oroville Dam. Water from the lake is conveyed to the units through penstocks and branch lines. www.norcalwater.org /watermap/oroville.shtml   (965 words)

Oroville City, Gold City, The Dam Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Lake Oroville was born Nov. 14, 1967, when the second of two diversion tunnels that had carried the Feather River beneath the embankment during construction was blocked. Oroville Dam is the tallest and one of the largest earthen dams in the United States. Other facilities in the State Water Project are the Thermalito Forebay and Afterbay, holding reservoirs located downstream that enable utilization of a "pump-back" procedure whereby water released from Lake Oroville to generate power during "peak need" periods, will be pumped back into the lake during off-peak periods for recalculation through the powerplants. www.oroville-city.com /sightseeing/thedam.html   (270 words)

Lake Oroville Fishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Known as the best Bass lake in California, Lake Oroville plays host to several bass tournaments throughout the year. Lake Oroville has been called the best bass fishig lake in California and hosts fishing tournaments nearly every week. Anglers love fishing the lake for catfish, coho salmon, sturgeon, crappie, blue gill, mackinaw and, of course, several types of bass, including small and large mouth, spotted, red eye and Florida strain fl bass. www.lakeoroville.net /fishing.htm   (275 words)

The Union - Sports The exception to this rule is Lake Oroville. Oroville used to be managed as a rainbow trout fishery, but this was halted years ago. During the 1970s and '80s, when the Department of Fish and Game was in charge of the lake fishery, there were numerous coho plants when supplies of these fish were readily available. www.theunion.com /article/20051129/SPORTS/111290078   (740 words)

UP TO THE BRIM FOR WATERY FUN / Lake Oroville / Now loaded with water, the reservoir provides a beautiful backdrop for ... The lake is filled to the brim and the water seems to extend forever. Lake Oroville is in the Sierra foothills, a 3- to 3 1/2-hour drive for most in the Bay Area. It is known as an excellent lake for bass fishing, and it also has floating campsites (and outhouses), unique for California lakes, and 84 boat-in sites. www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/07/06/NSGNHJMTIC1.DTL   (596 words)

About the Lake - Lake and Dam Statistics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Oroville Dam and Lake Oroville lie in the foothills on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, one mile downstream of the junction of the Feather River's major tributaries. The lake stores winter and spring runoff which is released into the Feather River to meet the Project's needs. The embankment was topped out in 1967, and the official dedication ceremony was held the next year. www.lakeoroville.water.ca.gov /about/stats/orodam.cfm   (136 words)

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