LAKE FORDYCE NEAR CISCO

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Reservoir Levels

Lake Fordyce Near Cisco

March 28 2024

5,801 acre-ft

-1.48% today
55% of Normal Very Low

Water storage levels at Lake Fordyce Near Cisco are currently 5,801 acre-ft, about 55% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 10,604acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2019 was 2020-06-14 when levels reached 47,601 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2021-10-23 when levels receded to 2,687 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Lake Fordyce is a reservoir located near Cisco in California. The lake was created in 1955 by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for hydroelectric power generation. The lake has a surface area of 175 acres and is fed by the Fordyce Creek and snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada mountains. The lake provides water for irrigation and recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The lake is also home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. The area surrounding the lake has a rich history of gold mining and was once a popular destination for miners during the California Gold Rush. Today, the lake remains a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and offers stunning views of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Geolocation -120.494, 39.379
Elevation 6,290 ft
Storage 24hr Change -1.48%
Percent of Normal 55%
Minimum 2,687 acre-ft
2021-10-23
Maximum 47,601 acre-ft
2020-06-14
Average 10,604 acre-ft
Nid_Height 145
Hydraulic_Height 133
Primary_Dam_Type Rockfill
Drainage_Area 31.7
Year_Completed 1873
Dam_Height 145
River_Or_Stream Fordyce Creek
Structural_Height 136
Surface_Area 772
Hazard_Potential High
Outlet_Gates Tainter (radial) - 2
Nid_Storage 49903
Dam_Length 1220

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