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Lake McClure is the sole source of surface water delivery for the Eastern basin of Merced County. Due to extreme drought, it is nearly empty. The boat launch has been closed, and houseboats have remained in dry dock. April 13, 2015.

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Lake McClure is the sole source of surface water delivery for the Eastern basin of Merced County. Due to extreme drought, it is nearly empty. The boat launch has been closed, and houseboats have remained in dry dock. April 13, 2015.