Beardsley Lake Near Strawberry Ca
RESERVOIR REPORT
September 29 20233,345 ft
-0.03% today100% of Normal • Normal
Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Beardsley Lake Near Strawberry Ca are currently 3,345 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 3,327.09ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2008 was 2009-06-12 when levels reached 3,396.85 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2010-01-09 when levels receded to 3,261.99 ft. View historical levels.
Beardsley Lake is a reservoir located in the Stanislaus National Forest near Strawberry, California. The lake was created in the 1950s to provide water for hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and recreation. The hydrology of the lake is fed by the Middle Fork Stanislaus River and Beaver Creek. In addition, snowpack from the Sierra Nevada Mountains provides significant surface flow to the lake. The lake is also used for agricultural irrigation and as a recreational destination for boating, fishing, and camping. The surrounding area is known for its scenic beauty, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The lake has been a popular destination for anglers since its creation, with rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon being the primary fish species found in the lake.

Geolocation | -120.074, 38.204 |
Elevation | 3,406.07 ft |
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | -0.03% |
Percent of Normal | 100% |
Minimum |
3,261.99 ft
2010-01-09 |
Maximum |
3,396.85 ft
2009-06-12 |
Average | 3,327 ft |
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Stage |
---|---|---|
CARSON RIVER NEAR CARSON CITY | 147 cfs | 2.3 ft |
ASPEN C OVERBURDEN SEEP NR MARKLEEVILLE CA | 0 cfs | 0.1 ft |
CLEAR CREEK NEAR CARSON CITY | 3 cfs | 1.2 ft |
LEVIATHAN C CHANNEL UNDERDRAIN NR MARKLEEVILLE CA | 0 cfs | 0.2 ft |
LEVIATHAN C AB MINE NR MARKLEEVILLE CA | 0 cfs | 3.2 ft |
WARD C AT HWY 89 NR TAHOE PINES CA | 1 cfs | 5.2 ft |
BLACKWOOD C NR TAHOE CITY CA | 3 cfs | 7.8 ft |