SUTHERLAND RESERVOIR

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Sutherland Reservoir

March 28 2024

13,315 acre-ft

Sutherland Reservoir is located in San Diego County, California, and was built in 1954 by the City of San Diego. The reservoir covers an area of 556 acres and has a storage capacity of 29,508 acre-feet. It is fed by several creeks and small streams that flow into the reservoir, including the San Luis Rey River. The reservoir is primarily used for drinking water and irrigation purposes, and it also serves as a popular recreational spot for fishing, boating, and camping. The water in the reservoir is sourced from both surface flow and snowpack providers, including the San Luis Rey River watershed and local mountain ranges. The reservoir is an important source of water for the surrounding agricultural communities and also provides a valuable habitat for various fish species.

Geolocation -116.787, 33.118
Elevation 2,074 ft
Storage 24hr Change None%
Percent of Normal None%
Minimum 2,873 acre-ft
2022-11-28
Maximum 22,418 acre-ft
2023-05-15
Average acre-ft
Nid_Height 162
Hydraulic_Height 145
Primary_Dam_Type Multi-Arch
Drainage_Area 54
Year_Completed 1954
Dam_Height 162
River_Or_Stream Santa Ysabel Creek
Surface_Area 550
Hazard_Potential High
Nid_Storage 29000
Dam_Length 1020

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