LITTLE GRASS VALLEY

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology


RESERVOIR CALIFORNIA

Little Grass Valley


April 20, 2024

81,905 acre-ft

+0.7% today
117% of Normal High

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.



Geolocation -121.019, 39.724
Elevation 5,047 ft
Storage 24hr Change 0.7%
Percent of Normal 117%
Minimum 36,493 acre-ft
2004-12-06
Maximum 94,390 acre-ft
2005-06-07
Average 69,875 acre-ft
Nid_Height 210
Hydraulic_Height 198
Drainage_Area 25.8
Year_Completed 1961
Dam_Height 184
Structural_Height 210
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 1630
Hazard_Potential High
Outlet_Gates Tainter (radial) - 2
Nid_Storage 94660
River_Or_Stream South Fork Feather River
Dam_Length 840

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Area Boat Ramps

OROVILLE-QUINCY ROAD 17000-17046, MEADOW VALLEY
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
VOLCANIC LEGACY SCENIC BYWAY, CALIFORNIA
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
SALMON LAKE -BOAT RAMP BOATING SITE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
PENINSULA ROAD, STRAWBERRY VALLEY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
SARDINE LAKE ROAD 990, SIERRA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
PLUMAS COUNTY
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
SALMON LAKE ROAD 1500, SIERRA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
HENNESS PASS ROAD, SIERRAVILLE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
PLUMAS COUNTY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
LOST COVE BOAT RAMP
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO BUCKS LAKE
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
BIG CHICO CREEK
Mill-Big Chico Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
BUTTE CREEK
Upper Butte Watershed, California
ROCK CREEK DAM TO CRESTA RESERVOIR
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
SILVER LAKE TO MEADOW VALLEY
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Honey Lake Wildlife Area

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Cedar Drive

Portola City Park

Moore Road Park

Wilderness Bucks Lake

Wilderness Caribou

Wilderness Lassen Volcanic

Wilderness Thousand Lakes

Chester Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
BUCKS LAKE WILDERNESS
WASHINGTON OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
ALPHA OMEGA OBSERVATION SITE
MOUNT. ARARAT

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