Stony Gorge Reservoir
April 23, 2024
48,443 acre-ft
+0.77% today132% of Normal • High
Water storage levels at Stony Gorge Reservoir are currently 48,443 acre-ft, about 132% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 36,676.17acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2017 was 2019-05-23 when levels reached 51,177 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2021-08-24 when levels receded to 6,029 acre-ft. View historical levels.
Stony Gorge Reservoir is a man-made lake located in the Sacramento Valley in California. The reservoir was created in 1962 by the Stony Gorge Dam, which is used for irrigation and flood control. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 93,000 acre-feet and covers an area of 7.5 square miles.
The hydrology of Stony Gorge Reservoir is primarily fed by the East Branch of the Stony Creek, which is a major tributary of the Sacramento River. The reservoir also receives water from the snowpack in the nearby mountains.
The reservoir serves as a surface water source for agricultural uses in the surrounding region. In addition, the reservoir is a popular destination for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The reservoir is managed by the United States Bureau of Reclamation.
| Geolocation | -122.533, 39.583 |
| Elevation | 800 ft |
| Storage 24hr Change | 0.77% |
| Percent of Normal | 132% |
| Minimum |
6,029 acre-ft
2021-08-24 |
| Maximum |
51,177 acre-ft
2019-05-23 |
| Average | 36,676 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 119 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 131 |
| Drainage_Area | 197 |
| Years_Modified | 1985 - Hydraulic, 1985 - Structural, 2009 - Seismic |
| Year_Completed | 1928 |
| Nid_Storage | 58500 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Structural_Height | 151 |
| River_Or_Stream | STONY CREEK |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Buttress |
| Surface_Area | 1280 |
| Dam_Length | 868 |
| Nid_Height | 151 |
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