SKINNER

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Reservoir Levels

Skinner

March 28 2024

31,485 acre-ft

+0.55% today
85% of Normal Low

Water storage levels at Skinner are currently 31,485 acre-ft, about 85% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 37,412acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2020 was 2024-02-19 when levels reached 43,060 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2022-02-16 when levels receded to 28,268 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Skinner Reservoir is a man-made lake located in Riverside County, California. It was created in 1973 by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California as a part of the State Water Project. The reservoir has a capacity of 52,000 acre-feet of water and is primarily used for drinking water supply and hydroelectric power generation. It receives water from the Colorado River via the Colorado River Aqueduct and from local rainfall runoff. The reservoir is an important source of water for the city of Temecula and surrounding areas. Recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping are also popular at the reservoir. Agriculture in the surrounding areas also relies on the water supply from Skinner Reservoir. The reservoir is maintained and operated by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

Geolocation -117.072, 33.583
Elevation 1,479 ft
Storage 24hr Change 0.55%
Percent of Normal 85%
Minimum 28,268 acre-ft
2022-02-16
Maximum 43,060 acre-ft
2024-02-19
Average 37,412 acre-ft
Nid_Height 44
Hydraulic_Height 40
Year_Completed 1991
Dam_Height 44
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 14
Nid_Storage 356
River_Or_Stream Offstream
Dam_Length 1910
Hazard_Potential High

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