NACIMIENTO
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Nacimiento Reservoir is located in Monterey County, California and was formed by the Nacimiento Dam in 1957. The reservoir has a capacity of 377,900 acre-feet and serves primarily as a water source for the Salinas Valley, which is an important agricultural region in California. The reservoir's hydrology is primarily fed by surface flow from the Nacimiento River, as well as snowpack melt from the surrounding Santa Lucia Mountains. The reservoir is also used for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The surrounding terrain provides ample opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing. The reservoir is managed by the Monterey County Water Resources Agency and is an important source of water for the region's agriculture and urban needs.
July 26, 2024
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Humidity
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.31% |
| Percent of Normal | 145% |
| Minimum |
33,473 acre-ft
2021-12-12 |
| Maximum |
360,636 acre-ft
2023-05-01 |
| Average | 195,972 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 210 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 185 |
| Drainage_Area | 330 |
| Year_Completed | 1956 |
| Nid_Storage | 470000 |
| River_Or_Stream | Nacimiento River |
| Structural_Height | 255 |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Surface_Area | 5400 |
| Dam_Length | 1630 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Nid_Height | 255 |
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