How many miles northeast of Reno is the Lake that a 121 mile long river in California and Nevada empties into?
Truckee River The Truckee River is a river in the U.S. states of California and Nevada. The river flows northeasterly and is 121 mi long. The Truckee is the sole outlet of Lake Tahoe and drains part of the high Sierra Nevada, emptying into Pyramid Lake in the Great Basin. Its waters are an important source of irrigation along its valley and adjacent valleys.
Scotts Flat Reservoir Scotts Flat Reservoir is an artificial lake in the Tahoe National Forest of Nevada County, California, 6.5 mi east of Nevada City. The lake is at an elevation of 3100 ft and has a surface area of 850 acre , with 7.5 mi of shoreline lined with pine trees. Amenities consist of two launch ramps, a marina, campsites, a picnic area, sandy beaches, and a general store.