Water
storage levels
at
New Bullards Bar
are currently
906,451
acre-ft,
about
112% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
803,435.9acre-ft.
Maximum recorded
Storage
since record keeping began in
2003
was
2019-06-07
when levels reached
961,927 acre-ft.
Lowest recorded
Storage
was
2015-12-08
when levels receded to
340,419 acre-ft.
View historical levels.
New Bullards Bar is a reservoir located in California's Yuba County. The dam was completed in 1970 with a height of 645 feet, making it one of the tallest earth-filled dams in the United States. The reservoir has a capacity of 969,000 acre-feet and is part of the Yuba River Development Project. It provides hydroelectric power and has a surface flow that feeds into the Yuba River.
The water supply for the reservoir comes from several sources, including snowpack from the Sierra Nevada Mountains, which is collected by the Yuba River and its tributaries. The reservoir also receives water from the North Yuba River, Middle Yuba River, and Oregon Creek.
New Bullards Bar Reservoir is used for both agricultural and recreational purposes. It is a popular spot for boating, fishing, and camping. The surrounding area is home to several campgrounds, parks, and trails. Additionally, the reservoir provides water for agricultural purposes in the Yuba County region.
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