Keswick Reservoir

June 6 2023

20,370 acre-ft

Water storage levels at Keswick Reservoir are currently 20,370 acre-ft, about 94% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 21,813.58acre-ft.

Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2003 was 2012-08-14 when levels reached 23,657 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2015-02-08 when levels receded to 16,714 acre-ft.

Keswick Reservoir is located in northern California and is part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It was constructed in the early 1950s as part of the Keswick Dam project, which aimed to provide hydroelectric power and irrigation water to the surrounding agricultural community. The reservoir is fed by the Sacramento River and several smaller tributaries, and its hydrology is influenced by both snowpack melt and surface flow. The snowpack is primarily provided by the nearby Trinity Alps, while surface flow is dependent on precipitation and runoff in the surrounding area. The reservoir is used for irrigation, but also serves as a popular recreational destination for fishing, boating, and swimming. However, in recent years, the reservoir has been impacted by drought, leading to decreased water levels and restrictions on recreational activities.