Silver Lake Reservoi

About Silver Lake Reservoi

Surrounded by living oaks, manzanita and mahogany and nestled in the snow-capped San Bernardino Mountains, Silverwood Lake is an important lake for more than just recreation. It is a state water project that provides Southern California with much - needed - water and electricity for agricultural, municipal, and industrial purposes. The lake was created in 1971 by the construction of the Cedar Springs Dam and named after W.E. "Ted" Silverwood, a member of the California State Water Resources Control Board (CSRB) and a pioneer in water conservation.

The earth dam was built on an active fault and adapted during its construction to a possible earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.

When water enters the Upper Spring Basin through rain and snow melt, the state water project, which also provides flood protection, begins its annual flow into Silverwood Lake, a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant, as water enters the Upper Spring Basin through rain, snow and melt. It is controlled by the California Department of Water Resources and is the largest lake in the United States and the second largest in California after Lake Mead.

Silverwood Lake is located on the eastern arm of the aqueduct, and the water flows from the Upper Spring Basin through the Silverwood Water Treatment Plant and from there on to Lake Mead National Wildlife Refuge in western California.

Before the construction of the dam and reservoir, the Serrano Indians inhabited the area that is now called Silverwood Lake. The Serranos, the Spanish mountain peoples, were a group of indigenous peoples from the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California. The Indians lived primarily and continuously until Spanish missionaries arrived, but in the 1790s the San Gabriel Mission had brought disease and hard work that decimated them. By the 20th century, the population had dwindled to just 119 animals, and the reservoir's water supply was cut off.

Today, the area that was once their home is the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, which surrounds Silverwood Lake. Just over an hour northeast of Los Angeles, it is home to a rich wildlife including bald eagles, mountain lions, coyotes, bears, wolves, foxes, raccoons and other wild animals. Lucky visitors could see the ring-shaped tail of a cat on the shore of the lake, where it is found in spring and autumn.

Within the Silverwood Lake Recreation Area there are several campsites, including a RV park and a picnic area with picnic tables, picnic benches and picnic areas.

Part of the Pacific Crest Trail runs through the area, and rangers conduct nature walks along the way from Silverwood Lake to San Bernardino National Forest and back. Follow the crest of the nearby San Bernardino Mountains and become part of a nature walk from the park's parking lot to a picnic spot on the west side of Silverwater Lake.

A wildfire in October 2003 damaged the Silverwood Lake Recreation Area, which is still recovering. Silverwoods Lake is in excellent condition and one of the most popular recreational areas in the San Bernardino National Forest.

Water skiing is allowed in the northern part of the lake, and canoes and kayaks are available in the quieter Cleghorn, which also has access to the Pacific Crest Trail. At the southern end of this lake is the Silverwood Lake Recreation Area, where a number of hiking trails and trails are located. There are also boat rentals, including a boat rental at Silverwoods Lake, as well as a few other opportunities for kayaking and canoeing.

Several picnic spots are only accessible by boat, such as Silverwood Lake Picnic Area, Cleghorn Park and Golden Gate Park.

The California Department of Fisheries fishes the lake for rainbow trout, but February to June is the best month to catch trout.

Anglers can also find bluethroat, cappie, catfish and striped bass, although they are challenged by bluethroat, yellowfin tuna, redfish and other fish species. Spring is the best time to fish from the shore of Silverwood Lake, with blue fish in the upper reaches of the river, as well as blue trout and whitefish. In January and March, there is a good chance to see bald eagles in the parking lot of Golden Gate Park and at the park's picnic area.

The bait shop and snack bar are located in the parking lot of Golden Gate Park, just opposite the park's picnic area.

Silverwood Lake is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, USA, south of the Golden Gate Bridge. Founded in 1907, the forest covers an area of about 2,000 hectares and covers a total of 3.2 million square kilometres.

There are many ways to explore the national forest, from horseback riding to hiking and mountain biking, including the 160-mile Pacific Crest Trail.

It is also home to several endangered and endangered species, and there are many opportunities to see these animals throughout the year, as well as a variety of wildlife habitats.

The value of Silverwood Lake goes far beyond flood control and water storage, and the property nearby is a state recreation area.

Like other lakes around the San Bernardino Mountains, several small mountain communities around the lake have vacation homes. Hesperia is the closest town to Silverwoods Lake and has all the amenities a visitor might need.

It is a small town of about 2,000 people and a population of about 1,500, and it is home to the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, a state recreation area.