WHALE ROCK

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RESERVOIR CALIFORNIA

Whale Rock


April 25, 2024

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Whale Rock is a natural landmark located in San Luis Obispo County, California. The rock is a volcanic plug that rose from the ocean floor over 25 million years ago. It is approximately 361 feet tall and dominates the landscape of the nearby town of Cayucos. The hydrology of the area is determined by the Whale Rock Reservoir, which is located just west of the rock. The reservoir provides surface water flow to the area through the Los Osos Creek watershed. The water in the reservoir comes from a combination of surface flow and snowpack melt from the surrounding mountains. The water from the reservoir is used for agricultural purposes in the surrounding area. Recreational activities, such as hiking and fishing, are also popular in the area.



Geolocation -120.883, 35.450
Elevation 233 ft
24hr Change None%
Percent of Normal None%
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Maximum
Average
Nid_Height 193
Hydraulic_Height 176
Drainage_Area 20.8
Year_Completed 1960
Dam_Height 193
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 594
Nid_Storage 40662
River_Or_Stream Old Creek
Dam_Length 850
Hazard_Potential High

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Area Boat Ramps

WEST KNOLL CIRCLE 10555, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
MISTLETOE LANE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
RESORT DRIVE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
WELL ROAD SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
RESORT DRIVE, PASO ROBLES
Salinas Watershed, California
NEW PLEYTO ROAD, BRADLEY
Salinas Watershed, California
LYNCH ROAD, BRADLEY
Salinas Watershed, California
SADDLE WAY SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
VILLAGE ROAD SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Salinas Watershed, California
GREY PINE TRAIL, SANTA MARGARITA
Salinas Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

0.25 MILESUPSTRAM OF THE IMPOUNDMENT AT SPORTSMAN'S LODGE TO 0.25 MILES DOWNSTREAM OF THE IMPOUNDMENT AT SPORTSMAN'S LODGE
Salinas Watershed, California
SAN BENITO RIVER
Pajaro Watershed, California
0.25 MILES DOWNSTREAM OF THE IMPOUNDMENT OF SPORTSMAN'S LODGE TO VENTANA WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Salinas Watershed, California
HEADWATERS SOUTH FORK LITTLE SUR TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM LITTLE SUR
Central Coastal Watershed, California
VENTANA WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY
Salinas Watershed, California
WHITE CREEK
Upper Los Gatos-Avenal Watershed, California
WHITE CREEK TRIBUTARY
Upper Los Gatos-Avenal Watershed, California
HEADWATERS NORTH FORK LITTLE SUR TO BOY SCOUT CAMP
Central Coastal Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO SPORTSMAN'S CLUB
Salinas Watershed, California
WHITE CREEK TRIBUTARY
Upper Los Gatos-Avenal Watershed, California

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