Lower Bear
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Lower Bear in California is a river that flows through the Sierra Nevada Mountains and into the Sacramento River. The river has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back over 10,000 years. The hydrology of the Lower Bear River is influenced by the snowmelt from the surrounding mountains, as well as by rainfall. There are several specific surface flow and snowpack providers in the area, including the Yuba River, the Feather River, and the Sierra Nevada snowpack. The Lower Bear River is used for agricultural purposes, with irrigation systems drawing water from the river, and also for recreational activities such as fishing and rafting. Due to the importance of the Lower Bear River for both human and ecological purposes, efforts have been made to protect and preserve the river and its ecosystem.
May 20, 2024
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°F
mph
Windspeed
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Humidity
| Storage 24hr Change | 3.03% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
5,774 acre-ft
2021-03-16 |
| Maximum |
52,330 acre-ft
2023-06-07 |
| Average | 44,999 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 245 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 124.9 |
| Drainage_Area | 37 |
| Year_Completed | 1952 |
| Nid_Storage | 52025 |
| Structural_Height | 245 |
| River_Or_Stream | Bear River |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
| Surface_Area | 746 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) - 1 |
| Dam_Length | 1844 |
| Nid_Height | 245 |
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