LAKE MCCLOUD

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology


RESERVOIR CALIFORNIA

Lake Mccloud


April 19, 2024

21,583 acre-ft

-1.17% today
115% of Normal High

Water storage levels at Lake Mccloud are currently 21,583 acre-ft, about 115% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 18,663acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2020 was 2023-05-15 when levels reached 30,169 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2023-01-20 when levels receded to 13,794 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Lake McCloud, located in Northern California, was formed in 1965 by the construction of the McCloud River Dam. The lake is fed by surface flows from the McCloud River and snowpack in the surrounding mountains. The hydrology of the lake is managed by the McCloud River Watermaster and is used for agricultural irrigation, municipal water supply, and hydropower generation. The lake is also a popular recreational destination for boating, fishing, and camping. The surrounding area is home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, black bears, and trout. In recent years, concern has been raised about the impact of climate change on the snowpack providers and the potential for reduced water availability in the future.



Geolocation -122.074, 41.135
Elevation 2,700 ft
Storage 24hr Change -1.17%
Percent of Normal 115%
Minimum 13,794 acre-ft
2023-01-20
Maximum 30,169 acre-ft
2023-05-15
Average 18,663 acre-ft
Nid_Height 255
Drainage_Area 398
Year_Completed 1965
Dam_Height 255
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 520
Hazard_Potential High
Outlet_Gates Tainter (radial) - 3
Nid_Storage 35234
River_Or_Stream McCloud River
Dam_Length 630

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Area Boat Ramps

LAKE REDDING BOAT RAMP
Sacramento-Lower Cow-Lower Clear Watershed, California
SOUTH BONNYVIEW BOAT LAUNCH
Sacramento-Lower Cow-Lower Clear Watershed, California
SHASTA COUNTY
Mccloud Watershed, California
DIGGER BAY ROAD, SHASTA LAKE
Sacramento headwaters Watershed, California
PARK MARINA DRIVE 2515, REDDING
Sacramento-Lower Cow-Lower Clear Watershed, California
CASTLE LAKE TRAIL #4W02 SISKIYOU COUNTY
Sacramento headwaters Watershed, California
PARK MARINA DRIVE 2525, REDDING
Sacramento-Lower Cow-Lower Clear Watershed, California
SITE 8 (GROUP SITE) SHASTA COUNTY
Lower Pit Watershed, California
KESWICK BOAT RAMP
Sacramento-Upper Clear Watershed, California
CLEAR CREEK ROAD 17501-17987, REDDING
Sacramento-Lower Cow-Lower Clear Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO BUCKS LAKE
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
ROCK CREEK DAM TO CRESTA RESERVOIR
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
BUTTE CREEK
Upper Butte Watershed, California
WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO FOREST ROAD 40N54
Salmon Watershed, California
ROAD 24N01 CROSSING AT THE "SLAB" TO NF BOUNDARY
Upper Elder-Upper Thomes Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN RUSSIAN WILDERNESS TO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Salmon Watershed, California
SCOTT DISTRICT BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH SIXMILE CREEK
Salmon Watershed, California
BIG CHICO CREEK
Mill-Big Chico Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN MARBLE MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS TO PRE-1984 WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Salmon Watershed, California
SILVER LAKE TO MEADOW VALLEY
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Klamath Wildlife Area

Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Greenhorn Park

Soda Mountain Wilderness

Shasta Avenue Park

Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Newton Sports Complex

Minor Street Park

Tub Springs State Wayside

Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                       
                                               
QUARTZ HILL
LOOMIS MUSEUM
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SWASEY
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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER/OVERLOOK
GOLD DREDGE
The Sacramento-Lower Cow-Lower Clear watershed in California is home to the historic Gold Dredge, which was built in the early 1900s to extract gold from the riverbeds. The dredge is ...
SHOOTING SITE #1
The Shooting Site 1 in the Sacramento-Upper Clear watershed of California is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy recreational activities such as hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing. This ...
CLOVERDALE
Cloverdale, located in the Lower Cottonwood watershed of California, is a small town with a population of around 9,000 people. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, bustling ...
HONEY BEE
The Sacramento-Lower Cow-Lower Clear watershed in California is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including the honey bee. Honey bees play a crucial role in pollinating crops ...
KESWICK
Keswick is a small town located in the Sacramento-Upper Clear watershed of California. This area is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. There ...
CHINA GARDENS
The China Gardens are a hidden gem in the Sacramento-Lower Cow-Lower Clear watershed of California. The gardens were originally created by Chinese immigrants in the late 1800s and early 1900s ...

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