Due to the surrounding area’s geography, Lake Tulloch vaguely is shaped like an X. Lake Tulloch got its start as a tiny stream. In 1880, Charles H. Tulloch saw a need for a water feature for the local miners to use and obtained the water rights to the creek. A few short years later, the local farmers recognized the possibility of having an easy water source for their crops and livestock, and working with Charles, redirected the water to flood some fields. Charles sold the land and water rights to the city, and three dams were built, effectively creating Lake Tulloch. Today, the lake is used as a source of hydroelectric power for the state, and also, as a recreational spot for many outdoor adventurers.