Oroville-Thermalito Complex Flashcards

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Oroville-Thermalito Complex

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A storage and pumping operation on the Feather River with three power plants and the State Water Project's largest reservoir.

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Lake Oroville

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The largest reservoir in the State Water Project.

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Oroville Dam's Storage Capacity

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Provides 750,000 acre-feet of flood control storage.

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Purpose of Oroville Dam

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Stores winter and spring runoff for the Feather River and controls salinity intrusion.

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Thermalito Forebay Dam

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An offstream reservoir constructed between 1965 and 1968.

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Wildlife Enhancement at Oroville

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Freshwater releases for fish and wildlife enhancement.

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Recreation at Oroville Dam

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Provides opportunities for recreation.

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Highway Relocation for Oroville Dam

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Relocation of Highway 70 and the Western Pacific Railroad began in 1957.

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Thermalito Afterbay location

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Located about six miles southwest of the city of Oroville

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Location of Thermalito Pumping-Generating Plant

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About four miles west of the city of Oroville in Butte County