backdrop of the Sierra Nevada foothills. There are no designated beach areas, but informal swim areas are located nearby. There is no real estate available directly along the shoreline, although some properties overlook the lake and its buffer zone of public property. Real estate can be found away from the lake, and plenty of alternative lodgings are available in the area, from motels to cabins, bed-and-breakfasts and private rentals. Marina The original Success Marina was conceived and built in the early 1960s by Gerald and Della (née Bearce) Weaver of Tulare. The marina, which began as a small trailer on the eastern shore selling sodas, candy and cigarettes, quickly evolved into a modern, for the times, circular floating marina with bait and tackle shop, gas dock, walk up fast food window, and sleeping quarters. Mr. Weaver held licenses to build and sell Glaspar fishing and ski boats, and Mercury outboard engines. Boat and engine service were available as well. Also present was dock space, which became expansive, slips and boats for rent, a live bait pen, and plenty of area for houseboat moorage. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily lowered the amount of water in the lake between 2012 and 2014 while tests were conducted regarding seismic faults near the dam. Those pool restrictions have since been eased. Success Lake Marina The new Success Lake Marina was established in 2015 and is currently open throughout the year but gains popularity during the hot summer months(June–August). The marina has grown in past years to now include multiple private docks for private boat slip rental and weekend slip rental or storage, a store that offers cold drinks, snacks, ice, beer, wine, toys, tackle, live bait and much more. There is plenty of opportunities to get out on the water with some of the rentals offered: 10-20 person patio boats, 20 person patio boats with slides, fishing boats, kayaks, SUPs(stand up paddle boards), and water bikes. See also List of dams and reservoirs in California List of lakes in California External links U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Success Lake References Success, Lake Geography of the San Joaquin Valley Success, Lake Success