PAYETTE LAKE AT MCCALL ID
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Payette Lake, located in McCall, Idaho, is a natural glacial lake that was first discovered in the early 1800s. The lake has a surface area of 5,330 acres and a maximum depth of 392 feet. The hydrology of the lake is primarily fed by snowmelt and precipitation from surrounding mountain ranges, with the Payette River being the main outlet.
Specific surface flow providers include the North Fork and the South Fork, both of which contribute to the overall water quality of the lake. The snowpack, which is the primary source of water for the lake, is monitored by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The lake is used for a variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and swimming, and is also an important source of water for agriculture in the surrounding area.
May 20, 2024
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| Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change | -1.48% |
| Percent of Normal | 91% |
| Minimum |
0.86 ft
2021-03-18 |
| Maximum |
7.72 ft
2010-06-05 |
| Average | 5 ft |
| Dam_Height | 13.3 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 7.3 |
| Drainage_Area | 144 |
| Year_Completed | 1943 |
| Nid_Storage | 41000 |
| Hazard_Potential | Significant |
| River_Or_Stream | NORTH FORK PAYETTE RIVER PAYETTE RIVER |
| Foundations | Rock, Soil |
| Surface_Area | 5337 |
| Outlet_Gates | None |
| Dam_Length | 168 |
| Nid_Height | 13 |
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