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Lake McSwain is a reservoir located in Mariposa County, California. The lake was constructed in 1967 as part of the Merced River Flood Control Project. Water is supplied from the nearby Merced River, snowpack from the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and rainfall. The lake is primarily used for hydroelectric power generation but also provides irrigation for nearby agricultural lands. Recreational activities include fishing, boating, and camping. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and catfish. The lake and surrounding area are managed by the Merced Irrigation District. Despite being a man-made lake, it provides a vital habitat for a range of species, including bald eagles and black bears.
Storage 24hr Change | 0.41% |
Percent of Normal | 102% |
Minimum |
6,094 acre-ft
2020-11-11 |
Maximum |
10,477 acre-ft
2023-04-26 |
Average | 8,617 acre-ft |
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
LK ELEANOR DIV TO CHERRY LAKE NR HETCH HETCHY CA
2018-03-15T01:15:00.000-07:00 |
1cfs | ft | 4666ft |
SAN JOAQUIN R BL FRIANT CA
2025-02-17T00:30:00.000-08:00 |
561cfs | 3.33ft | 298ft |
SAN JOAQUIN R NR CROWS LANDING CA
2025-02-17T01:30:00.000-08:00 |
1490cfs | 40.71ft | 43ft |
ELEANOR C NR HETCH HETCHY CA
2025-02-17T00:30:00.000-08:00 |
111cfs | 11.36ft | 4531ft |
CHERRY C BL VALLEY DAM NR HETCH HETCHY CA
2025-02-17T00:30:00.000-08:00 |
9cfs | 5.18ft | 4355ft |
BLACK C NR COPPEROPOLIS CA
2025-02-17T01:45:00.000-08:00 |
13cfs | 2.77ft | 752ft |
BIG C DIV NR FISH CAMP CA
2012-10-01T23:45:00.000-07:00 |
0cfs | 0.05ft | 5387ft |