LAKE HEMET

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RESERVOIR CALIFORNIA

Lake Hemet


April 26, 2024

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Lake Hemet is a man-made reservoir located in the San Jacinto Mountains of southern California. It was created in 1895 to provide water for the surrounding area's agricultural needs. The lake is fed by the San Jacinto River and the snowpack from the nearby mountains. It has a capacity of 14,000 acre-feet and serves as a vital source of water for the Hemet Valley Municipal Water District. The lake is also a popular recreational destination, offering fishing, boating, camping, and hiking opportunities. In recent years, the lake has faced challenges with low water levels due to drought conditions. Nonetheless, it remains an important resource for the region.



Geolocation -116.705, 33.666
Elevation 4,202 ft
24hr Change None%
Percent of Normal None%
Minimum
Maximum
Average
Nid_Height 135
Hydraulic_Height 130
Primary_Dam_Type Gravity
Drainage_Area 65.8
Year_Completed 1895
Dam_Height 135
Surface_Area 470
Hazard_Potential High
Nid_Storage 14000
River_Or_Stream Tr San Jacinto River
Dam_Length 324

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Area Boat Ramps

SUTHERLAND DAM ROAD 21568-21722, RAMONA
San Diego Watershed, California
LAKE HODGES BOAT LAUNCHING AREA
San Diego Watershed, California
WARREN ROAD 37701, TEMECULA
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
ANGLERS LANDING, MOUNTAIN CENTER
San Jacinto Watershed, California
VACATION DRIVE 28736, CANYON LAKE
San Jacinto Watershed, California
VAIL LAKE BOAT RAMP
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
HIGHWAY 76 26439, SANTA YSABEL
San Luis Rey-Escondido Watershed, California
GOETZ ROAD RIVERSIDE COUNTY
San Jacinto Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

FOREST BOUNDARY, ABOVE ZOO CREEK BELOW SPILLWAY (S1/2, SEC 3, T11S, R2E) TO LA JOLLA INDIAN RESERVATION BOUNDARY (N1/2, SEC 31, T10S, R2E)
San Luis Rey-Escondido Watershed, California
CROUCH RANCH TO MORENA RESERVOIR
Cottonwood-Tijuana Watershed, California
SANTA MARGARITA RIVER
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
SANTA MARGARITA RIVER
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
SAN MATEO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY WITH CAMP PENDLETON
Aliso-San Onofre Watershed, California
PALM CANYON
Salton Sea Watershed, California
MISSION CREEK
Salton Sea Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE OF FRY AND IRON SPRING CREEKS (E1/2, SEC 3, T10S,R1E TO SE1/4 SEC 16, T10S, R2E
San Luis Rey-Escondido Watershed, California
DEVIL CANYON TRIBUTARY TO SAN MATEO CREEK
Aliso-San Onofre Watershed, California
MISSION CREEK
Salton Sea Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Midway Park

Eagle Ranch Park

Timberlane Park

Palm Street Park

Hesperia Civic Plaza Park

Mendel Park

Lime Street Park/Community Center

Mojave Vista Park

Hesperia Community Park

Hollyvale Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
FULLER MILL CREEK - NATIONAL WILD & SCENIC RIVER
CAHUILLA TEWANET SCENIC OVERLOOK
SAN JACINTO RIVER NORTH FORK - WILD & SCENIC RIVER
CAHUILLA TEWANET VISTA POINT
The Cahuilla Tewanet Vista Point is located in the Coachella Valley of California and offers stunning views of the Salton Sea. This vista point is a popular destination for tourists ...
INDIAN VISTA SCENIC OVERLOOK
INDIAN CANYONS
The Indian Canyons, located in the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation near Palm Springs, California, offer visitors a glimpse into the rich cultural and natural history of the ...
BAUTISTA CREEK - NATIONAL WILD & SCENIC RIVER
COACHELLA VALLEY VISTA POINT
The Coachella Valley Vista Point is a scenic overlook located in the Salton Sea watershed in Southern California. This viewpoint offers visitors a breathtaking panoramic view of the Coachella Valley, ...
HENSHAW SCENIC VISTA OBSERVATION SITE
TAHQUITZ CANYON VISITOR CENTER
The Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center is located in Palm Springs, California and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Salton Sea watershed. This center serves as a ...

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