Owens Creek Dam
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Owens Creek Dam is located in Mono County, California, and was constructed in 1938 for hydroelectric power generation purposes. It was also built to regulate water flows for irrigation purposes. The dam has a height of 122 feet and a length of 278 feet. The hydrology of the dam is sourced from snowpack runoff from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and surface flows from Owens Creek. Owens Creek Dam provides water for irrigation to the Owens Valley area and is also used for recreational purposes such as fishing and hiking. The dam is managed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and they regularly monitor and maintain the dam to ensure public safety.
May 20, 2024
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°F
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Windspeed
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Humidity
| Storage 24hr Change | 0% |
| Percent of Normal | 69% |
| Minimum |
1 acre-ft
2004-01-02 |
| Maximum |
6,034 acre-ft
2008-10-20 |
| Average | 3 acre-ft |
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