NACIMIENTO

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology


RESERVOIR CALIFORNIA

Nacimiento


April 25, 2024

342,275 acre-ft

-0.65% today
148% of Normal High

Water storage levels at Nacimiento are currently 342,275 acre-ft, about 148% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 231,028acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2021 was 2023-05-01 when levels reached 360,636 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2021-12-12 when levels receded to 33,473 acre-ft. View historical levels.

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.



Geolocation -120.884, 35.758
Elevation 784 ft
Storage 24hr Change -0.65%
Percent of Normal 148%
Minimum 33,473 acre-ft
2021-12-12
Maximum 360,636 acre-ft
2023-05-01
Average 231,028 acre-ft
Dam_Height 210
Hydraulic_Height 185
Drainage_Area 330
Year_Completed 1956
Nid_Storage 470000
Structural_Height 255
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
River_Or_Stream Nacimiento River
Foundations Soil
Surface_Area 5400
Hazard_Potential High
Dam_Length 1630
Nid_Height 255

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Area Boat Ramps

NEW PLEYTO ROAD, BRADLEY
Salinas Watershed, California
WELL ROAD SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
MISTLETOE LANE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
LYNCH ROAD, BRADLEY
Salinas Watershed, California
RESORT DRIVE, PASO ROBLES
Salinas Watershed, California
GREY PINE TRAIL, SANTA MARGARITA
Salinas Watershed, California
VILLAGE ROAD SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
WEST KNOLL CIRCLE 10555, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
RESORT DRIVE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
SADDLE WAY SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

0.25 MILESUPSTRAM OF THE IMPOUNDMENT AT SPORTSMAN'S LODGE TO 0.25 MILES DOWNSTREAM OF THE IMPOUNDMENT AT SPORTSMAN'S LODGE
Salinas Watershed, California
VENTANA WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY
Salinas Watershed, California
WHITE CREEK TRIBUTARY
Upper Los Gatos-Avenal Watershed, California
WHITE CREEK TRIBUTARY
Upper Los Gatos-Avenal Watershed, California
HEADWATERS SOUTH FORK LITTLE SUR TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM LITTLE SUR
Central Coastal Watershed, California
HEADWATERS NORTH FORK LITTLE SUR TO BOY SCOUT CAMP
Central Coastal Watershed, California
WHITE CREEK
Upper Los Gatos-Avenal Watershed, California
0.25 MILES DOWNSTREAM OF THE IMPOUNDMENT OF SPORTSMAN'S LODGE TO VENTANA WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Salinas Watershed, California
SAN BENITO RIVER
Pajaro Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO SPORTSMAN'S CLUB
Salinas Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

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Lum Park

Clay Park

Claremont Manor Park

Meyer Park

Centennial Fields

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