BUCHANAN DAM
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Buchanan Dam is located in California, and it was constructed in the 1930s to control the flow of the San Joaquin River. The dam is operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, and it serves as a significant source of hydroelectric power for the region. The dam also provides water for irrigation purposes and recreation for the surrounding communities. The dam has a capacity of 1,565,400 acre-feet, and it is fed by specific surface flows and snowpack providers like the San Joaquin River and the Sierra Nevada snowpack. The water stored in Buchanan Dam is used for agricultural purposes, including citrus and almond crops. The dam also provides recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and camping.
July 26, 2024
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Humidity
| Storage 24hr Change | -1.09% |
| Percent of Normal | 172% |
| Minimum |
9,063 acre-ft
2022-11-29 |
| Maximum |
172,105 acre-ft
2024-07-08 |
| Average | 56,605 acre-ft |
| Nid_Height | 218 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 192 |
| Drainage_Area | 235 |
| Year_Completed | 1975 |
| Dam_Height | 179 |
| Structural_Height | 218 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 1780 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Storage | 150000 |
| River_Or_Stream | CHOWCHILLA RIVER |
| Dam_Length | 1746 |
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