Water
storage levels
at
Lake Mathews
are currently
142,163
acre-ft,
about
97% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
146,765acre-ft.
Maximum recorded
Storage
since record keeping began in
2020
was
2023-04-22
when levels reached
170,617 acre-ft.
Lowest recorded
Storage
was
2020-12-29
when levels receded to
84,983 acre-ft.
View historical levels.
Lake Mathews is a reservoir located in Riverside County, California. It was first created in 1939 and serves as a crucial source of water for over 1 million people in Southern California. The lake has a storage capacity of over 182,000 acre-feet and receives water from the Colorado River and snowpack melt from the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains. The lake is also fed by several smaller streams and springs, including Temescal Creek and Cajalco Creek. Lake Mathews is an essential water source for local agriculture and is used for irrigation purposes. Additionally, the lake offers recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping. It is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles and bobcats.