How Deep Is Lake Tahoe?

The Lake Tahoe water is so crystal clear that you might not realize just how far down it goes. On a clear day you can see anywhere from 10-30 feet in depth along the shorelines. But just how deep is it at the deepest point? Lake Tahoe measures in at a depth of 1,645 ft, making it America’s second deepest lake.

To give you a better picture of how deep Lake Tahoe is, here are a few things that would fit inside the lake and still not reach the top:

Willis Tower – 1,451 ft
Empire State Building – 1,250 ft
Eiffle Tower – 1,066 ft

Those are some tall buildings! Needless to say, I don’t think you can strap on a scuba pack and swim to the bottom of this lake. I wonder if anything cool lies at the bottom of Lake Tahoe? Acient treasures perhaps? Post a comment and let me know what you think might be down there at the deepest parts of the lake.