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Uploaded: 06/30/08 9:22 PM GMT
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Lake Tahoe Dam..at Tahoe City,Calif. Completely enclosed ,this dam structure keeps the spillway locks protected from the elements.. there's a walkway behind it for bicycles and people to cross.This is where the Truckee River starts it's journey. Lake Tahoe Stats- Location: California, Nevada Coordinates: 39°1′N 120°1′W Lake type: Geologic block faulting Primary outflows: Truckee River Basin countries :United States Max. length: 22 mi (35 km) Max. width: 12 mi (19 km) Surface area: 191 sq mi (490 km²)[1] Average depth: 989 ft (301 m) Max. depth: 1,645 ft (501 m) Water volume :122,160,280 acre·ft (150.68249 km³) Residence time: (of lake water) 650 years Shore length: 71 mi (114 km) approx. Surface elevation :6,229 ft (1,899 m) Islands: Fannette Island Settlements: South Lake Tahoe CA, Stateline NV, Tahoe City CA

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.muki7
06/30/08 10:41 PM GMT
So that's where they open the gates for the annual duck races.
A well composed shot with good detail, Very well done.
Nice post.

Ed
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Mama! took my Kodachrome away?? Now all the world's in B&W
.vangoughs
07/01/08 12:19 AM GMT
Clear shot and nice colors,Excellent!
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.mmynx34
07/02/08 4:48 PM GMT
Awsome clarity on this lovely composition! well done
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Marietha ****Live every day as if it's your last... and take "pictures" of it ;) ****

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