LAKE MATHEWS
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
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.
July 26, 2024
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Humidity
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.27% |
| Percent of Normal | 90% |
| Minimum |
84,983 acre-ft
2020-12-29 |
| Maximum |
170,617 acre-ft
2023-04-22 |
| Average | 141,136 acre-ft |
| Nid_Height | 264 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 250 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Drainage_Area | 40 |
| Year_Completed | 1938 |
| Dam_Height | 264 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| River_Or_Stream | Tr Cajalco Creek |
| Surface_Area | 2750 |
| Nid_Storage | 182000 |
| Dam_Length | 6522 |
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