BUCKS LAKE STORAGE

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Reservoir Levels

Bucks Lake Storage

March 28 2024

75,386 acre-ft

+0.2% today
98% of Normal Normal

Water storage levels at Bucks Lake Storage are currently 75,386 acre-ft, about 98% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 77,531.1acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2003 was 2016-07-30 when levels reached 955,539 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2011-04-28 when levels receded to 785 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Bucks Lake is a reservoir in Northern California that serves as a source of hydroelectric power and as a recreational destination. The lake was created in 1928 with the construction of a hydroelectric dam on Bucks Creek. The dam is operated by Pacific Gas and Electric and provides power for the surrounding communities. The lake is also fed by several small creeks and streams, as well as snowmelt from the surrounding mountains. The snowpack is monitored by the California Department of Water Resources and is an important source of water for agriculture in the area. Recreation activities on the lake include fishing, boating, and camping. The lake is also home to several species of fish, including trout and bass.

Geolocation -121.202, 39.897
Elevation 5,168 ft
Storage 24hr Change 0.2%
Percent of Normal 98%
Minimum 785 acre-ft
2011-04-28
Maximum 955,539 acre-ft
2016-07-30
Average 77,531 acre-ft
Nid_Height 123
Hydraulic_Height 96
Primary_Dam_Type Rockfill
Drainage_Area 28.6
Year_Completed 1928
Dam_Height 123
River_Or_Stream Brush Creek
Structural_Height 109
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 1852
Hazard_Potential High
Nid_Storage 105605
Dam_Length 1320

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