Lake Tahoe

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The largest lake in the Tahoe Basin, and indeed the largest alpine lake in North America, is Lake Tahoe itself, covering about 192 square miles with crystal-clear, deep blue water, nestled high in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the California-Nevada border, serving as the primary attraction and water source for the entire basin

Key Facts about Lake Tahoe:

• Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide, with 72-75 miles of shoreline.
• Depth: It's the second-deepest lake in the U.S., reaching a maximum depth of 1,645 feet.
• Water Purity: Known for its exceptional water clarity, with nearly 100% pure water.
• Basin Size: Lake Tahoe covers a significant portion of the 506-square-mile Lake Tahoe Basin.
• Formation: Formed by faulting, volcanic activity (like Mount Pluto), and glaciation.