SWEETWATER RESERVOIR

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

California Reservoirs San Diego Watershed

Sweetwater Reservoir

RESERVOIR REPORT
September 22 2023

None

None% today
None% of Normal Very Low

Water levels at Sweetwater Reservoir are currently None , about None% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately None. View historical levels.

Sweetwater Reservoir is located in San Diego County, California and was created in 1888 to provide drinking water to the city of San Diego. The reservoir covers an area of 960 acres and has a capacity of 26,000 acre-feet. The hydrology of the reservoir is primarily fed by surface flows from the Sweetwater River and its tributaries, as well as from snowpack in the surrounding mountains. The reservoir also serves as a source of irrigation for nearby agricultural areas. Recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking are popular among visitors. The reservoir is managed by the Sweetwater Authority, a public agency that is responsible for maintaining the water quality and ensuring a reliable water supply for the surrounding communities.

Geolocation -117.007, 32.692
Elevation 252 ft
24hr Change None%
Percent of Normal None%
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AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
SAN DIEGO R A FASHION VALLEY AT SAN DIEGO CA 7 cfs 2.5 ft
ONEILL LAKE OUTLET CH NR FALLBROOK CA 9 cfs 1.9 ft
SAN LUIS REY R A COLE GRADE RD NR PAUMA VALLEY CA 0 cfs 7.6 ft
SANTA MARGARITA R A YSIDORA CA 23 cfs 7.0 ft

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