Latitude and longitude of Folsom Lake
- Nearby El Dorado Hills, United States
Satellite map of Folsom Lake
Folsom Lake is a reservoir in Northern California about 25 mi (40 km) northeast of Sacramento in Placer, El Dorado, and Sacramento Counties. The lake is formed by Folsom Dam, constructed in 1955 to control the American River. The dam and lake are part of the Folsom Project, which also includes the Nimbus afterbay reservoir and dam facilities. The Folsom Project, operated by the United States Bureau of Reclamation, is part of the Central Valley Project, a multipurpose project that provides flood control, hydroelectricity, drinking water and water for irrigation. The Folsom Lake State Recreation Area is managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
Latitude: 38° 43' 14.18" N
Longitude: -121° 08' 2.13" W
Nearest city to this article: El Dorado Hills
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