Water
storage levels
at
Little Grass Valley
are currently
81,905
acre-ft,
about
117% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
69,875.11acre-ft.
Maximum recorded
Storage
since record keeping began in
2003
was
2005-06-07
when levels reached
94,390 acre-ft.
Lowest recorded
Storage
was
2004-12-06
when levels receded to
36,493 acre-ft.
View historical levels.
Little Grass Valley Reservoir is a lake located in Plumas County, California, USA. The reservoir was created by the construction of Little Grass Valley Dam, which was completed in 1961 by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The dam is 105 feet high and 1,610 feet long. The reservoir has a capacity of 105,000 acre-feet and is part of the North Fork Feather River watershed. It is fed by the Little Grass Valley Creek and other small creeks, and provides water for irrigation, domestic, and industrial use. The reservoir is also used for recreational activities like fishing, boating, and swimming. The surrounding area has many campgrounds and hiking trails. Little Grass Valley is an important source of water for the region and is managed by the Plumas County Water Agency.