MODESTO RESERVOIR
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Modesto Reservoir, located in Stanislaus County, California, was built in 1975 by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir has a capacity of 29,000 acre-feet, and is fed by the Tuolumne River. The hydrology of the reservoir is managed by the Modesto Irrigation District, which uses the water for agricultural purposes. The surface flow provider for the reservoir is the Tuolumne River, and the snowpack provider is the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The reservoir is used for recreational purposes, such as camping, fishing, and boating. The reservoir also serves as a source of drinking water for the city of Modesto.
September 12, 2024
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Humidity
| 24hr Change | None% |
| Percent of Normal | None% |
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| Maximum |
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| Average | |
| Dam_Height | 36 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 36 |
| Drainage_Area | 10 |
| Year_Completed | 1911 |
| Nid_Storage | 40000 |
| Surface_Area | 3800 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| River_Or_Stream | Tr Tuolumne Rv |
| Dam_Length | 1235 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Nid_Height | 36 |
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