Lake Oroville

Lake Oroville is a reservoir situated in the northwestern region of the Sierra Nevada, California, United States. The lake is formed by the Oroville Dam, which was completed in the 1960s, and it is one of California's largest reservoirs. The lake has a total storage capacity of 3.5 million acre-feet and a surface area of 15,810 acres. Lake Oroville is a popular destination for boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. It is located in Butte County, California, about 75 miles north of Sacramento. The lake is managed by the California Department of Water Resources and is a major component of the State Water Project, which provides water to over 25 million people and 750,000 acres of farmland in California.