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[[Your chronological timeline in the History section is comprehensive and very informative. No need to include the reservoir's geographic details in your sandbox, unless its for personal reference. Are your references taken verbatim fro your source? Be careful not to plagiarize from your source (unintentionally or intentionally)]]

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Puddingstone Reservoir

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Puddingstone Reservoir
Location	Los Angeles County, California
Coordinates	34°05′25″N117°48′31″WCoordinates: 34°05′25″N 117°48′31″W
Type	reservoir
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	250 acres (1.0 km2)
Surface elevation	942 ft (287 m)

Puddingstone reservoir

Puddingstone Reservoir is a 250-acre (1 km²) artificial lake northeast of the interchange between the Orange Freeway (State Route 57) and the San Bernardino Freeway (Interstate 10) in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

Brackett Field, Raging Waters, and Fairplex (formerly the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds) are all adjacent to Puddingstone Reservoir, which is inside Bonelli Regional Park.

Today, the road over the dam is still in use and is undergoing major upgrades. Following the construction of Raging Waters, the road was renamed Raging Waters Drive, and extends from the entrance to the park on the south, to Puddingstone Drive on the north. The original portion of the road's right of way to Pomona was developed as part of the Orange Freeway (State Route 57).

History[edit]

• The earliest evidence of water in the semiarid rolling hills of what is now the eastern portion of the San Gabriel Valley at Mud Springs, North of today's Puddingstone Dam. Indians, explorers and adventurers probably took water from mud springs during times when sheep and cattle grazed across the land. Later, soldiers and stagecoach drivers were among those who stopped at the historical site. The adobe at the north edge puddingstone reservoir was built in 1882 before citrus orchards appeared in the San Jose hills area.
• Concern for the water grew with the increasing number of settlements in East San Gabriel Valley and the need for water storage receptacles became apparent.
• In 1923, the County of Los Angeles Flood Control District purchased a large piece of land to construct a dam to hold back floodwaters from an area covering 30.3 square miles (78 km²). Work on the Puddingstone Dam started in February, 1925 and was completed in January, 1928.
• When completed in 1928 at a cost of one million dollars, the dam was originally built as a flood control facility to impound storm run-off and replenish underground water supplies.
• The dam created a 250-acre lake.In 1931 the Department of Recreation Camps, and Playgrounds (which later became Department of Parks and Recreation) assigned lifeguards to protect those involved in the newly allowed fishing and swimming activities.
• In 1932, a road across the top of the dam was constructed, creating a more direct route between the Pacific Electricstation in San Dimas and Pomona Blvd. in Pomona. It was a considerably more direct route south - travelers previously had to either go west through Covina or east through Ganesha Park in Pomona.
• In 1948 a parking lot was installed through the County Department of Parks and Recreation.
• In 1950 the county board of supervisors instructed the county administrative officer and the County Department of Recreation to report on possible development of the Puddingstone Area for recreational purposes.
• In 1953 the 150-acre Puddingstone Reservoir was designated as a "Recreational and Fishing Area". It was stocked with fish by the state fish and game commission.
• By 1958, arrangements had been made to allow the county to purchase extra water for the lake. Built as a flood control facility, the lake was subject to fluctuations and now the county was able to maintain a constant-level lake. This was a big step to opening the reservoir for full recreation.The land for Frank G. Bonelli Park was assembled by various lease agreements, land grant deeds, condemnation actions and private interests to eventually compromise nearly 2,000 acres.  
• In 1959 a drive spearheaded by supervisor Frank G. Bonelli, the county department of parks and recreation assumed responsibility for the Puddingstone area. This year the first patrol boat appeared on the lake and the boat house was constructed.
• Mass planting of more than 10,000 trees in the northeast section was begun by volunteers of 50 civic groups from 14 cities and communities in East San Gabriel Valley area.
• Water skiing was initiated along the east shoreline of the 200 acre water surface.
• In 1963 the county leased for operation and maintenance the 18-hole Mountain Meadows golf course from Pomona Golf and country club. The course opened in 1921 as a private course, was formerly called Mountain Meadows Golf Club.
• In 1970 a forty-year joint powers agreement was entered into the county of Los Angeles and cities Covina, Glendora, Pomona, La Verne, San Dimas, and Walnut. The agreement established the Los Angeles County Puddingstone Reservoir Regional Park Authority (Now Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park Authority).
• Los Angeles County was now responsible for financing and improving the facility.The authority had the power to sell revenue bonds to finance the total construction for the park.  In support of the project, the state legislature authorized the transfer of the state property to the county in fee title.
• By 1972 development had been completed on the north shore and included a swim park (now Raging Waters) a powerboat launching facility, and group picnic area.
• By 1976 the south shore consisted of sailboat launching facilities, picnic valley and east shore fishing areas.  Mountain Meadows Golf Course was renovated and equestrian facilities were constructed. The recreational vehicle park was also opened in 1976.
• In 1986 the Puddingstone Hot Tubs were opened.

Activities

Activities include fishing, swimming, sailing, jet skiing, and wind surfing. There is a launching area for boats on the north shore.

See also[edit]

• List of lakes in California
• List of dams and reservoirs in California

References[edit]

1. https://www.bonellipark.org
2. Jump up ^ San Dimas Historical Society
3. Jump up ^ Images of America/SAN DIMAS Copyright (c) Paul Rippens and the San Dimas Historical Society

External links[edit]

• http://www.sandimashistorical.org/
• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Puddingstone Reservoir
• https://www.bonellipark.org

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Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area is nestled at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains and is considered one of the many hidden jewels of Southern California.  This 836-acre facility boasts a serene 70-acre lake with year-round fishing and non-motorized watercraft usage.  During the summer months, the recreational area highlights a five-acre chlorinated swim beach and the unique Water Play Area.   The facility is home to many protected native plants and animals. The Nature Center is operated and staffed by volunteers of the San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy offering educational, interpretive and walking tours throughout the year.

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