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Casitas in California refer to small, artificially created reservoirs or lakes primarily used for hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and recreation.
The history of these reservoirs dates back to the early 1900s when the demand for water in the region increased due to the growth of agriculture and urbanization. Today, Casitas are managed and operated by various agencies such as Ventura County Watershed Protection District and Casitas Municipal Water District. These agencies are responsible for ensuring the availability of water supply to the residents of the region. Furthermore, Casitas receive water from both surface flow and snowpack providers such as the Santa Ana River and the Ventura River. The reservoirs are also used for recreational purposes such as boating, swimming, and fishing, while the surrounding agricultural lands rely on the reservoirs for irrigation.
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.05% |
| Percent of Normal | 148% |
| Minimum |
70,878.0 acre-ft
2022-11-30 |
| Maximum |
237,968.0 acre-ft
2024-04-22 |
| Average | 159,407 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 334 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 279 |
| Drainage_Area | 39 |
| Years_Modified | 2001 - Foundation, 2001 - Seismic, 2001 - Structural |
| Year_Completed | 1959 |
| Nid_Storage | 283727 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Structural_Height | 334 |
| River_Or_Stream | COYOTE CREEK |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 2720 |
| Dam_Length | 2000 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Nid_Height | 334 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Foster Park
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Lake Casitas
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Camp Comfort
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state beach RV on the water
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Emma Wood State Beach
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Dennison Park
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Chorro Grande Canyon To Section Line Dividing Sec 1, T5N, R23W And Sec 6, T5N, T22W
Section Line To Confluence With Rock Creek
Headwaters, Upper Piru Creek To Wildernes Boundary
Headwaters In The Santa Monica Mountains To Mouth At Pacific Ocean
Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Gold Hill Creek
Confluence With Gold Hill Creek To Castaic