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Tahoe Science Consortium (TSC) Addressing Science Needs in the Lake Tahoe Basin
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Tahoe Fact
Lake Tahoe’s average surface elevation is about 6,225 feet above sea level, making it the highest lake of its size in the United States. Its exact elevation depends on the amount of snowmelt and rainfall the basin receives. During drought the lake can drop below the rim of its natural outlet at Tahoe City and no water will flow out the Truckee River.

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