Lk Eleanor Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca

RESERVOIR REPORT

4,655 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Lk Eleanor Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca are currently 4,655 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 4,652.87ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2017-01-09 when levels reached 4,662.66 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2015-10-03 when levels receded to 4,614.07 ft. View historical levels.

Lake Eleanor is a reservoir located in Hetch Hetchy Valley, California. The reservoir was constructed in the early 1900s to provide water and hydroelectricity to San Francisco. The lake is fed by the Tuolumne River and is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountains. The hydrology of the area is influenced by the snowmelt from the surrounding mountains. The lake provides surface water for San Francisco, Modesto, and Turlock, and also supports hydropower generation. The area around the lake is not used for agriculture, but is popular for recreational activities such as camping, hiking, and fishing. The lake has a capacity of 28,000 acre-feet and is managed by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. The surrounding area is protected by the Yosemite National Park.