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| Lake Ralphine | |
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 waterfowl on Lake Ralphine, 2010 | |
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| Location | Sonoma County, California |
| Coordinates | 38°27′18″N 122°40′01″W / 38.455°N 122.667°W / 38.455; -122.667 |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary outflows | a tributary of Santa Rosa Creek |
| Catchment area | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 19 acres (7.7 ha) |
| Water volume | 387 acre⋅ft (477,000 m) |
| Surface elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Settlements | Santa Rosa |
Lake Ralphine is a reservoir in Howarth Memorial Park in the city of Santa Rosa, in the U.S. state of California.
Fishing
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife stocks the lake annually with trout of catchable size. Other fishes found in the lake include bass, bluegill, and catfish.
History
The lake is formed by an earthen dam which dates back to 1882. It was built by Colonel Mark Lindsay McDonald and named after his wife. In 1947 it was purchased by the City of Santa Rosa.
Access
The lake is encircled by trails (Eagle Scout Trail and Old Fisherman's Trail) which connect to the Howarth Park parking lot off of Summerfield Road. Horses and motorized vehicles are not allowed on these trails.
In season, kayaks, paddle boats, canoes, rowboats, and sailboats are available for rent, and there is a launch ramp for private boats.
See also
- List of lakes in California
- List of lakes in the San Francisco Bay Area
- List of reservoirs and dams in California
- Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir
References
- ^ "Lake Ralphine". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
- ^ "Dams Within the Jurisdiction of the State of California" (PDF). State of California. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
- "Hatchery Fish Planting for Region 3". Retrieved 2009-04-03.
- "Fishing on Lake Ralphine". Archived from the original on 2011-05-05. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
- McCallum, Kevin (March 20, 2015). "Water seepage prompts examination of Lake Ralphine dam". Press-Democrat. Santa Rosa, California. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
- "Howarth Park Trail Map" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-08-04. Retrieved 2009-04-03.
- "Lake Ralphine: Bottini Boathouse". Archived from the original on 2009-05-28. Retrieved 2009-04-04.