The reservoir is fed by the Kaweah River and serves as a water storage facility for irrigation and municipal water supply. The hydrology of the reservoir is heavily influenced by the surface flow of the Kaweah River and the snowpack from the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains. The reservoir provides water to local agricultural communities and supplies drinking water to the city of Visalia. In terms of recreational use, Twitchell Reservoir is popular for fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir has a capacity of 129,000 acre-feet and covers an area of 1,280 acres.
| Storage 24hr Change | None% |
| Percent of Normal | None% |
| Minimum |
70,462.0 acre-ft
2023-01-29 |
| Maximum |
118,230.0 acre-ft
2023-03-24 |
| Average | acre-ft |
| Nid_Height | 241 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 207 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Drainage_Area | 1135 |
| Year_Completed | 1958 |
| Dam_Height | 241 |
| Structural_Height | 241 |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 9448 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Storage | 398120 |
| River_Or_Stream | CUYAMA RIVER |
| Dam_Length | 1804 |
Santa Maria R A Suey Crossing Nr Santa Maria Ca
|
2190cfs |
Cuyama R Bl Buckhorn Cyn Nr Santa Maria Ca
|
1130cfs |
Sisquoc R Nr Garey
|
2580cfs |
Huasna R Nr Arroyo Grande Ca
|
47cfs |
Orcutt C Nr Orcutt Ca
|
3cfs |
Sisquoc R Nr Sisquoc Ca
|
980cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Santa Maria Fairpark
|
||
Colson
|
||
Barrel Springs
|