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{{Infobox_Dam {{Infobox_Dam
| dam_name = Crystal Springs Dam | name = Crystal Springs Dam
| image = Crystal Springs Dam Front.jpg | image = Crystal Springs Dam Front.jpg
| caption = | caption =
| official_name = Lower Crystal Springs Dam | official_name = Lower Crystal Springs Dam
| crosses = San Mateo Creek | crosses = ]
| reservoir = ] | reservoir = ]
| locale = ] | locale = ]
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| reservoir_catchment = {{convert|29.4|mi2|abbr=on}} | reservoir_catchment = {{convert|29.4|mi2|abbr=on}}
| reservoir_surface = {{convert|1323|acre|abbr=on}} | reservoir_surface = {{convert|1323|acre|abbr=on}}
| coordinates = {{coord|37.5285|-122.3621|type:landmark_region:US-CA|display=inline}} | coordinates = {{coord|37.5285|-122.3622 |format=dms |type:landmark_region:US-CA |display=inline,title}}
| extra = {{gnis|234208}} | extra =
}} }}


'''Crystal Springs Dam''' is a gravel dam constructed across the San Mateo Creek, impounding water to form the ] in ]. '''Crystal Springs Dam''' is a gravel dam constructed across the ], impounding water to form the ] in ].


The structure was completed in 1888 and has survived both the ] and the ] in 1989 earthquakes despite location directly on the ]. The structure was completed in 1888, and has survived both the ] and the ] — despite its location directly on the ].


The dam has a road running over it and forms the trailhead of the popular ]. The dam has a road running over it and forms the trailhead of the popular ].



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==References== ==References==
* {{cite web | author=Department of Water Resources | title=Station Meta Data: Lower Crystal Springs Dam (CRY) | url=http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/profile?s=CRY&type=dam | work=California Data Exchange Center | publisher=State of California | date=2009 | accessdate=2009-04-01}} * {{cite web | author=Department of Water Resources | title=Station Meta Data: Lower Crystal Springs Dam (CRY) | url=http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/profile?s=CRY&type=dam | work=California Data Exchange Center | publisher=State of California | date=2009 | accessdate=2009-04-01}}
* {{cite gnis | id = 233747 | name = Crystal Spring Dam | entrydate = 19-Jan-1981
| accessdate = 2009-06-11 }}
* {{cite web | author=U.S. Geological Survey | title=Crystal Springs Reservoir | url=http://3dparks.wr.usgs.gov/3Dbayarea/html/CrystalSprings.htm | publisher=U.S. Department of the Interior | date=24 November 2003 | accessdate=2009-04-01}} * {{cite web | author=U.S. Geological Survey | title=Crystal Springs Reservoir | url=http://3dparks.wr.usgs.gov/3Dbayarea/html/CrystalSprings.htm | publisher=U.S. Department of the Interior | date=24 November 2003 | accessdate=2009-04-01}}
* {{cite web | author=Ron Horii | title=Bay Area Biking: Crystal Springs Trails | url=http://pages.prodigy.net/rhorii/xtalsprg.htm | work=Bay Area Back Page | date=1 October 2003 | accessdate=2009-04-01}} * {{cite web | author=Ron Horii | title=Bay Area Biking: Crystal Springs Trails | url=http://pages.prodigy.net/rhorii/xtalsprg.htm | work=Bay Area Back Page | date=1 October 2003 | accessdate=2009-04-01}}

Revision as of 19:38, 11 June 2009

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Crystal Springs Dam is a gravel dam constructed across the San Mateo Creek, impounding water to form the Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir in San Mateo County, California.

The structure was completed in 1888, and has survived both the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake — despite its location directly on the San Andreas Fault.

The dam has a road running over it and forms the trailhead of the popular Sawyer Camp Trail.

  • Lower Crystal Springs Dam Lower Crystal Springs Dam
  • Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir

References

Further reading

  • Postel, Mitchell (1994). San Mateo: A Centennial History. San Francisco: Scottwall Associates, Publishers. ISBN 0942087089. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

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