Don Pedro Res Nr La Grange Ca
March 29 2024
801 ft
+0.02% today102% of Normal • Normal
Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Don Pedro Res Nr La Grange Ca are currently 801 ft, about 102% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 780.62ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2017-02-23 when levels reached 829.76 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2015-10-10 when levels receded to 670.95 ft. View historical levels.
Don Pedro Reservoir is a man-made lake situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California, about 10 miles from La Grange. This reservoir was created by the construction of the Don Pedro Dam on the Tuolumne River in 1923. It has a storage capacity of 2,030,000 acre-feet and is one of the largest water storage facilities in California. The reservoir serves as a critical source of water for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and municipal supply. It is also a popular recreational destination, offering activities such as fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The reservoir receives its water from various sources, including snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada mountains, rainfall, and surface flow from the Tuolumne River. The snowpack providers are the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the surface flow is provided by the Tuolumne River. The water from the reservoir is used for agricultural purposes in the Central Valley and in cities such as San Francisco and Modesto.
Geolocation | -120.422, 37.702 |
Elevation | 826.56 ft |
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | 0.02% |
Percent of Normal | 102% |
Minimum |
670.95 ft
2015-10-10 |
Maximum |
829.76 ft
2017-02-23 |
Average | 781 ft |
Dam_Height | 585 |
Hydraulic_Height | 560 |
Drainage_Area | 1540 |
Year_Completed | 1971 |
Nid_Storage | 2300000 |
Structural_Height | 585 |
River_Or_Stream | Tuolumne River |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Foundations | Rock |
Surface_Area | 13000 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) - 3 |
Dam_Length | 1900 |
Nid_Height | 585 |