Pardee

June 6 2023

207,081 acre-ft

Water storage levels at Pardee are currently 207,081 acre-ft, about 106% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 195,114.89acre-ft.

Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2003 was 2007-02-19 when levels reached 697,910 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2015-11-15 when levels receded to 105,245 acre-ft.

Pardee Reservoir is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California and is a popular destination for recreation and outdoor activities. The reservoir was built in 1929 by the East Bay Municipal Utility District to capture water from the Mokelumne River for use in the East Bay area. The reservoir is fed by the Mokelumne River and is also supplied by snowmelt from the surrounding mountains. The Pardee Reservoir provides water for agricultural irrigation, power generation, and recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir has a surface area of 3,000 acres and can hold up to 204,000 acre-feet of water. The reservoir is managed by the East Bay Municipal Utility District and is an important source of water for the region.