LO OTAY LAKE NR CHULA VISTA CA

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

California Reservoirs San Diego Watershed

Lo Otay Lake Nr Chula Vista Ca

RESERVOIR REPORT
March 18 2024

473 ft

0% today
100% of Normal Normal

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Lo Otay Lake Nr Chula Vista Ca are currently 473 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 476.16ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2008-02-10 when levels reached 481.03 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2008-11-25 when levels receded to 467.54 ft. View historical levels.

Located near Chula Vista, California, Lo Otay Lake is a reservoir that historically served as an important water source for the city of San Diego. The lake was created in 1918, and today it is part of a larger water storage network that includes other reservoirs like San Vicente and Murray. The hydrology of Lo Otay Lake is primarily influenced by its connection to the Lower Otay Reservoir, as well as by local rainfall and snowpack levels. It also receives water from the Otay River and several smaller creeks. The lake is used for agricultural irrigation and recreational activities such as fishing and boating. In addition, it serves as a vital habitat for a wide range of aquatic species, including bass, catfish, and bluegill.

Geolocation -116.928, 32.609
Elevation 501.22 ft
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change 0%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 467.54 ft
2008-11-25
Maximum 481.03 ft
2008-02-10
Average 476 ft
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
SANTA MARIA C NR RAMONA CA 10 cfs 0.8 ft
GUEJITO C NR SAN PASQUAL CA 4 cfs 1.2 ft
SWEETWATER R A DEHESA CA 2 cfs 3.3 ft
SANTA YSABEL C NR RAMONA CA 16 cfs 2.3 ft
LOS PENASQUITOS C NR POWAY CA 6 cfs 1.9 ft
SAN LUIS REY R A OCEANSIDE CA 62 cfs 6.8 ft
SAN DIEGO R A FASHION VALLEY AT SAN DIEGO CA 40 cfs 3.4 ft

Historical Data

RESERVOIR STORAGE, ACRE-FT
LAKE OR RESERVOIR WATER SURFACE ELEVATION ABOVE NGVD 1929, FT

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