Kerckhoff Reservoir
March 28 2024
1,756 acre-ft
-4.51% today87% of Normal • Low
Water storage levels at Kerckhoff Reservoir are currently 1,756 acre-ft, about 87% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 2,025.5acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2020 was 2020-09-27 when levels reached 2,446 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2022-01-17 when levels receded to 17 acre-ft. View historical levels.
Kerckhoff Reservoir is a man-made lake located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. It was constructed in the early 1900s as part of the San Joaquin River Hydroelectric Project. The reservoir is fed by the San Joaquin River and its tributaries, as well as by snowmelt from the surrounding mountains. This makes it an important source of water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation in the Central Valley region of California. The reservoir also provides recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The area surrounding the reservoir is used for agricultural purposes, including growing crops such as almonds, grapes, and citrus fruit. The water levels in the reservoir are closely monitored and managed to ensure a reliable water supply for both agricultural and urban users.
Geolocation | -119.526, 37.128 |
Elevation | 974 ft |
Storage 24hr Change | -4.51% |
Percent of Normal | 87% |
Minimum |
17 acre-ft
2022-01-17 |
Maximum |
2,446 acre-ft
2020-09-27 |
Average | 2,026 acre-ft |
Nid_Height | 114 |
Hydraulic_Height | 86 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Concrete |
Drainage_Area | 1461 |
Year_Completed | 1920 |
Dam_Height | 114 |
River_Or_Stream | San Joaquin River |
Structural_Height | 106 |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Surface_Area | 160 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) - 14 |
Nid_Storage | 4252 |
Dam_Length | 507 |