OWENS CREEK DAM

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology


Owens Creek Dam is located in Mono County, California, and was constructed in 1938 for hydroelectric power generation purposes. It was also built to regulate water flows for irrigation purposes. The dam has a height of 122 feet and a length of 278 feet. The hydrology of the dam is sourced from snowpack runoff from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and surface flows from Owens Creek. Owens Creek Dam provides water for irrigation to the Owens Valley area and is also used for recreational purposes such as fishing and hiking. The dam is managed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and they regularly monitor and maintain the dam to ensure public safety.

July 26, 2024

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Humidity

Storage 24hr Change None%
Percent of Normal None%
Minimum 1 acre-ft
2004-01-02
Maximum 6,034 acre-ft
2008-10-20
Average 815 acre-ft

Regional Streamflow

416

Cubic Feet Per Second

462

Cubic Feet Per Second

114

Cubic Feet Per Second

1

Cubic Feet Per Second

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