Courtright Reservoir
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Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, bordering the John Muir Wilderness and the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness .
The high Sierra reservoir is formed by Courtright Dam in Pacific Gas and Electric. In 1984 the Helms Pumped Storage Powerhouse was added to the reservoir allowing it to pump water from Wishon to Courtright.[4] Its primary purpose is hydroelectricity production.
The lake is an "off-river" (or "off-channel") storage reservoir. Courtright Reservoir is a haven for weekend and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to camp, fish, hike, boat, swim, rock climb, and 4x4 among others. It is surrounded by unique domes of granite that are essentially in the center of the Sierra Batholith and are highly sought after by rock climbers from all around. It is also used during warmer-weather months by local astronomers, such as members of the Central Valley Astronomers, who take advantage of its 8,170 feet (2,490 m) elevation and excellent location for night sky viewing free from light and air pollution.[6] As with many outdoor areas there are some animal transmittable diseases to be aware of. tick-borne relapsing fever.[7] The yellow-bellied marmot is known to carry cryptosporidium, which can be infectious to humans.[8] Additionally due to the elevation and the thinner atmosphere there has been slightly higher but not dangerous levels of radiation recorded here.[9]
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