Water
storage levels
at
Sly Creek
are currently
52,495
acre-ft,
about
98% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
53,735.79acre-ft.
Maximum recorded
Storage
since record keeping began in
2003
was
2005-05-30
when levels reached
64,470 acre-ft.
Lowest recorded
Storage
was
2010-01-04
when levels receded to
9,540 acre-ft.
View historical levels.
Sly Creek Reservoir is a man-made lake located in the northern Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. The history of the reservoir began in 1960 when the Feather River Hydroelectric Project was constructed. The reservoir is primarily used to generate hydroelectric power, store water for downstream agricultural and municipal use, and provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The Sly Creek watershed, which feeds the reservoir, is predominantly forested and consists of granite outcrops and meadows. The watershed is also home to several important plant and animal species, including the Pacific fisher and northern goshawk. The reservoir’s primary source of water is from snowpack, which typically begins to melt in April and peaks in May or June. The reservoir is a vital component of California’s water supply system and plays an important role in meeting the state’s water demands.
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