GC140EC By George, What a view! (Traditional Cache) in California, United States created by Seashock

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GC140EC ▼

A cache by Seashock Message this owner

Hidden : 6/28/2007

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A log only cache in the Los Feliz area

Located in the Los Feliz, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power acquired Wicks Reservoir in 1902. It was reconstructed and renamed Rowena Reservoir in 1910. The rebuilt reservoir had a wooden truss roof that eventually deteriorated and was later removed in 1942. The reservoir had a surface area of 5.7 acres and a storage capacity of 31 million gallons.
The open reservoir remained in service until 1992 providing regulatory and emergency storage of potable water. It acted as a sand-settling basin for pumped groundwater, was a fore bay for the Rowena Pumping Station, and regulated transfers of water from the Metropolitan Water District. A nursery once occupied the property and Landscape Maintenance staff reported out of this facility. The State Division of Safety of Dams ordered it to be drained by because of seismic concerns for its earth fill dam.
The Rowena Reservoir Replacement Project was the culmination of over 6 years of intensive negotiations and commitments with the neighborhood residents that joined to form the Rowena Water Committee of the Coalition to Preserve Open Reservoirs.
Because the old reservoir provided a tranquil and scenic view to the local residents for many years, the DWP has worked with volunteer representatives from the Rowena community to develop this replacement project, which restores the water view and incorporates scenic landscape improvements, including construction of two water features with waterfalls, a liner and leak detection system to protect the potable water tank, artificial rockwork, and extensive landscaping.
A new 10 million-gallon pre-stressed concrete tank, related controls and piping was built to replace the functions of the old open Rowena Reservoir. These were vital improvements needed to provide full operational reliability and flexibility to the existing water system infrastructure. This project was completed in 2001 at a cost of approximately $21 million

Prior to it's opening I was able to tour the inside of the new reservoir. Even though the water features do not mix with the reservoir water, for security reasons we knew the public would only be able to enjoy this beautiful area from afar. Though it seems a shame.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

yrg lbhe rlrf YRNQ lbh hc gb gur pnpur

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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