Development Size
1,320 acres developed into 1,994 lots ranging in size for 1/4
acre to 6.5 acres (average 1/3 acre). The lake is man-made,
approximately 230 acres in size with 5.5 miles of shoreline, and
impounds 4,200 acre feet of water. The lake is naturally
fed by Magnolia Creek, and additional water is purchased from
Nevada Irrigation District to maintain a consistent level throughout
the year.
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Location
12 miles north of Auburn off Highway 49
12 miles south of Grass Valley
40 miles east of Sacramento
95 miles west of Reno
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Elevation
Approx. 1500 feet above sea level
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Mail
Daily delivery is available to each residence.
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Population
Approx. 6500
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Zoning
1,937 lots zoned single family
23 lots zoned for duplexes
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Schools
Pleasant Ridge District:
Cottage Hill - grades K-5 - local
Pleasant Ridge - grades K-S - approx. 3 miles
Magnolia - grades 6, 7 & 8 - local
Bear River High School - grades 9-12 - local
Miscellaneous Private Schools
School buses pick up in various locations in LOP
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Medical
Hospitals: Grass Valley & Auburn
Kaiser in Roseville & Sacramento
Doctors: General practitioners (approx. 1 mile)
Dentists: (approx. 1 to 5 blocks)
Optometrists: (approx. 1 block)
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Churches
There are approximately 50 churches of various denominations within
15 miles and 4 within a mile.
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Security
Lake of the Pines maintains a 24 hour security force with restricted
access to the development and 24 hour patrol.
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Fire
We are within the jurisdiction of the Department of Forestry located
approximately 1 mile away. There are fire hydrants located every
500 feet within the development.
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Roads
All roads within the development are owned and maintained by the
association.
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Garbage & Recycling
Garbage picked up once each week by Waste Management.
Recycling picked every other week by Waste Management.
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Utilities
Electricity: Available to each lot in the development fumished
by PG&E.
Gas: Natural gas is not available. Propane is available from local
vendors. Group Discount provided.
Telephone: Furnished by Pacific Telephone. available to every
lot.
Water: Furnished by Nevada Irrigation District. The water is treated.
Water meters have been installed.
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Shopping
There are a number of shopping centers just outside the development
which offer grocery stores, bakery & deli, gift shops, pharmacy,
video, pizza parlor, hair salons, hardware stores, restaurants,
title companies, bank, gas stations, dentist, doctors and medical
centers.
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Lake & Boating
Lake of the Pines is a man-made lake approx. 230 acres, with 5.5
miles of shoreline, and impounds 4,200 acre feet at 1507 feet
elevation. Water skiing (no jet skis allowed), sailing,
swimming and fishing.
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Dam
200,000 cubic yards of earth, 600 feet long and 57 feet high.
Approx depth of water near the dam is 55 feet. The lake is naturally
fed by Magnolia Creek and there water is obtained from Combie
Lake and Nevada Irngation District.
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For More Info...

Lake of the Pines Website
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