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"Tahoe" redirects here. For other uses, see Tahoe (disambiguation). Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe from the east shore Location California, Nevada Coordinates 39°5'N 120°4'W? / ?39.083°N 120.067°W? / 39.083; -120.067Coordinates: 39°5'N 120°4'W? / ?39.083°N 120.067°W? / 39.083; -120.067 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 1,000 ft (300 m)[1] 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 length1 71 mi (114 km) Surface elevation 6,225 ft (1,897 m)[1] Frozen never Islands Fannette Island (only island) Settlements South Lake Tahoe CA, Stateline NV, Tahoe City CA 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains of the United States. It is located along the border between California and Nevada, west of Carson City, Nevada. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America.[2] Its depth is 1,645 ft (501 m) making it America's second-deepest.[1]

The lake was formed about 2 million years ago and is a part of the Lake Tahoe Basin with the modern Lake being shaped during the Ice Ages. The lake is known for the clarity of its water and the panorama of surrounding mountains on all sides.[3] The area surrounding the lake is also referred to as Lake Tahoe, or simply Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe is a major tourist attraction for both California and Nevada. It is home to a number of ski resorts, summer
outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's economy and reputation.[4][5] Mountain and lake scenery are attractions throughout the year. The Nevada side also includes large casinos. Highways provide year-round access from Reno, Carson City and Sacramento. Contents [hide] 1 Geography 2 Natural history 2.1 Geology 2.2 Climate 2.3 Ecology 3 Human history 3.1 Native people 3.2 Exploration 3.3 Mining era 3.4 Development 3.5 Government and Politics 3.6 Mansions 4 Environmental issues 4.1 Water quality 4.2 Ecosystem changes 4.3 Environmental protection 5 Tourist activities 5.1 Winter sports 5.2 Water sports 5.3 Hiking and bicycling 5.4 Gambling 6 Transport 6.1 Highways 7 In the media 8 Peaks and mountains 9 See also 10 Notes 11 References 12 External links //

Geography Lake Tahoe from the south shore

Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the United States, with a maximum depth of 1,645 feet (501 m),[1][6] trailing only Oregon's Crater Lake at 1,949 ft (594 m).[6] Tahoe is also the 16th[7] deepest lake in the world, and the fifth deepest in average depth. It is about 22 mi (35 km) long and 12 mi (19 km) wide and has 72 mi (116 km) of shoreline and a surface area of 191 square miles (490 km2).

Approximately two-thirds of the shoreline is in California.[8] The south shore is dominated by the lake's largest city, South

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