Gibraltar Dam

June 6 2023

4,691 acre-ft

Water storage levels at Gibraltar Dam are currently 4,691 acre-ft, about None% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately Noneacre-ft.

Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2021 was 2023-01-09 when levels reached 4,955 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2021-12-13 when levels receded to 179 acre-ft.

Gibraltar Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Santa Barbara County, California, built in 1920 for the purpose of water storage and hydroelectric power generation. The dam impounds the waters of the Gibraltar Reservoir, which is fed by runoff from the surrounding Santa Ynez Mountains and snowpack during winter months. The dam has a height of 171 feet and a length of 385 feet. It has a capacity of 4,554 acre-feet and can hold up to 147 million gallons of water. The reservoir serves as a source of water supply for the city of Santa Barbara and surrounding areas. It is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The dam has undergone several upgrades and maintenance over the years to ensure its safety and reliability.