An Interpretive History of Coyote Dam Mendocino County, California,
Abstract
The Coyote Valley Project, which resulted in the formation of the present Coyote Dam-Lake Mendocino, was the first multi-purpose dam project undertaken by the San Francisco District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Its purpose was multi-faceted: to provide flood control, water conservation and recreation for the people of the Russian River Basin. This Interpretive History reviews the background of the project and focuses on the information required by the contract pertaining to why and how the project was needed and constructed, changes which have taken place since construction, and the facilities and operations currently available. This report was prepared specifically for use in interpretive programming at the proposed Interpretive-Cultural Center to be built at Lake Mendocino and is, therefore, selective in its subject matter, stressing information geared to prospective visitor interests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA124154
Entities
People
- Victoria D. Kaplan
Organizations
- United States Army Corps of Engineers