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Today In SCV History: August 24, 1974 - Pyramid Lake Opens img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: August 24, 1974

Today In SCV History: August 24, 1974 - Pyramid Lake Opens img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: August 24, 1974
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Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 08/24/2026 9:45am

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Pyramid Lake Officially Opens in Castaic on August 24, 1974
Pyramid Lake in Castaic officially opened to the public on Aug. 24, 1974, after construction of its 386-foot dam began in 1969. Built as part of California’s State Water Project, the reservoir supports Southern California’s water and power systems while offering boating, fishing, swimming and scenic recreation.

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