Courtright (Pg&E) reservoir
Courtright (Pg&E)
Courtright Reservoir is located in Fresno County, California, and is owned and operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). It was built in 1958 on the Middle Fork of the Kings River, a tributary of the San Joaquin River. The reservoir has a capacity of 130,000 acre-feet and serves as a water supply for the surrounding communities and agriculture. The hydrology of the area is influenced by the Sierra Nevada Mountains, with snowmelt providing a significant portion of the surface flow. The reservoir also receives water from several smaller creeks and tributaries. The snowpack providers include the Sierra Nevada snowpack, which is a crucial water source for California. The area surrounding the reservoir is primarily used for recreation, including camping, hiking, and fishing, and also supports several agricultural operations.
Daily levels at Courtright (Pg&E)
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 2
Pool Elevation
ft · code 1
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Courtright (Pg&E) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marble Fork Kaweah R Ab Horse C Nr Lodgepole Ca | 159 cfs | → |
| Mf San Joaquin R Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 557 cfs | → |
| Nf Willow C Nr Sugar Pine Ca | 416 cfs | → |
| Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 58 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 520 cfs | → |
| Big C Div Nr Fish Camp Ca | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Courtright (Pg&E).
⚓ Boat launches
- Florence Lake Campground
- Florence Lake Boating Site
- Huntington Boat Ramp & Launching Site
- Hume Lake Boat Launch (East Dam)
- Sandy Cove Road Fresno County
- Lake Edison Boating Site
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- Blarney Meadows To South End Of Florence Lake
- Northwest Boundary Of Nf/Kings Canyon Np To Hot Springs Area
- Hot Springs Area To West End Of Blarney River
- Outlet Of Martha Lake (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Northwestern Boundary Of Kings Canyon National Park
- Headwaters To Inlet At South Lake
- Dam Outlet At South Lake To Habeggers Rv Park
Track Courtright (Pg&E) in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Courtright (Pg&E)
Where does the data for Courtright (Pg&E) come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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