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Notable lake · Tulare, California

Success Dam

Success Dam is a lake in Tulare, California.

Success Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Success Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Success Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.06081, -118.91897. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Success Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Success Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Success Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Success Dam?

    Nearby: Lake Success (lake, 0 km), Porterville (church, 12 km), Black Mountain Grove (sanctuary, 30 km), Sequoia National Forest (sanctuary, 31 km), Balch Park (park, 35 km), Alder Creek Grove (sanctuary, 37 km).

    Is Success Dam worth visiting?

    Success Dam is listed as a notable lake in California on Spotwander.