What is Hume Lake known for?
Area Status: Open Hume Lake is an 87-acre lake formed by a unique multiple arch dam, constructed in 1908. Built to support a large, commercial logging operation, the lake supplied water to the longest lumber flume transporting logs to the Central Valley.
How deep is the water in Lake Hume?
The maximum water depth is 40 metres (130 ft) and at 100% capacity the dam wall holds back 3,005,157 megalitres (106,126.1 × 10 6 cu ft) of water at 192 metres (630 ft) AHD. The surface area of Lake Hume is 20,190 hectares (49,900 acres) and the catchment area is 15,300 square kilometres (5,900 sq mi).
How do you get to Hume Reservoir?
A viewing platform on the northern (NSW) side of the dam wall provides spectacular views of the lake and countryside. Hume Reservoir has 400km of shoreline much of which is followed by State Highways or secondary roads. There are many access points and boat ramps.
Why did they stop logging around Hume Lake?
Hume-Bennett thoroughly harvested the forests surrounding Hume Lake following completion of the dam, but paltry profits and a devastating fire in 1917 led to the end of logging operations. The fire completely destroyed the mill and surrounding facilities, with all logging ceasing by 1924.
How do I contact the Hume Lake ranger district?
At this time Virtual Services are available for the Hume Lake Ranger District, Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm by email at [email protected] or phone at 559-791-5758. Map showing recreational areas. Map Information Dispersed camping is camping outside of a designated campground.
Is there an interpretive trail around Hume Lake?
An interpretive trail follows the shoreline of the lake. Reservations are strongly recommended for Hume Lake Campground. For Hume Lake Ranger District recreation information, please call 559-338-2251. Map showing recreational areas.