WISHON

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology


RESERVOIR CALIFORNIA

Wishon


April 24, 2024

68,226 acre-ft

-5.69% today
129% of Normal High

Water storage levels at Wishon are currently 68,226 acre-ft, about 129% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 52,773.28acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2003 was 2011-06-24 when levels reached 128,118 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2009-03-01 when levels receded to 33,217 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Wishon is a small community located in Fresno County, California. The area is well known for its history, including the development of the Wishon Dam in the early 1900s. The dam provides water to the surrounding area, including agricultural land and recreational sites. The hydrology of the area is heavily influenced by the Sierra Nevada mountains, with snowpack providing critical water sources for the region. Several surface flow providers, including the San Joaquin River and two creeks, contribute to the area's water supply. The Wishon Reservoir is a popular destination for fishing and camping, while the surrounding land is used for agriculture and grazing. Despite challenges related to drought and climate change, the Wishon area continues to play an important role in California's water and recreational industries.



Geolocation -118.969, 37.005
Elevation 6,560 ft
Storage 24hr Change -5.69%
Percent of Normal 129%
Minimum 33,217 acre-ft
2009-03-01
Maximum 128,118 acre-ft
2011-06-24
Average 52,773 acre-ft
Nid_Height 260
Hydraulic_Height 260
Drainage_Area 177
Year_Completed 1958
Dam_Height 260
Hazard_Potential High
Structural_Height 260
Primary_Dam_Type Rockfill
River_Or_Stream North Fork Kings River
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Surface_Area 1025
Outlet_Gates Tainter (radial) - 6
Nid_Storage 133600
Dam_Length 3330

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Area Boat Ramps

FLORENCE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
LAKE EDISON BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
HUNTINGTON BOAT RAMP & LAUNCHING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
MAMMOTH POOL RD, CALIFORNIA
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
HUME LAKE BOAT LAUNCH (EAST DAM)
Upper King Watershed, California
SANDY COVE ROAD FRESNO COUNTY
Upper King Watershed, California
SIERRA DRIVE TULARE COUNTY
Upper Kaweah Watershed, California
NORTH PIEDRA ROAD 3140, SANGER
Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes Watershed, California
SUNNYSLOPE ROAD 30796, SANGER
Upper King Watershed, California
REDINGER BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK STANISLAUS
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
MILL CREEK
West Walker Watershed, California
SOURCE SEC 24, T6N, R21E TO CENTERVILLE FLAT
Upper Carson Watershed, California
LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND TO HTNF BOUNDARY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH EAST CARSONRIVER
Upper Carson Watershed, California
CENTERVILLE FLAT TO HANGMAN'S BRIDGE
Upper Carson Watershed, California
HIGHWAY 4 TO SALT SPRINGS RESERVOIR
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN SEC 2, T9N, R18E TO CONFLUENCE WITH MOKELUMNE RIVER
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
STATE HIGHWAY 108 TO DONNELL RESERVOIR
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Hoover Wilderness

Wildlife Area Kinsman Flat

Wilderness Boundary Peak

Owens River Headwaters Wilderness

Mammoth Creek Community Park

Devils Postpile National Monument

Wilderness Dinkey Lakes

Granite Mountain Wilderness

Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve

Trails End Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
DELILAH LOOKOUT
DEVILS POSTPILE FORMATION
The Devils Postpile Formation is a unique geological point of interest located within the Devils Postpile National Monument in California. This natural wonder is a columnar basalt formation, which was ...
BLUE CANYON VISTA OBSERVATION SITE
VISITOR CONTACT / RANGER STATION
MAMMOTH LAKES WELCOME CENTER
The Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center is a popular point of interest for visitors to California's national parks. Located in the town of Mammoth Lakes, it serves as a gateway to ...
BOOLE TREE
VERMILLION VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
JUNCTION VIEW
BIG PINE AREA
MARBLE MOUNTAIN VIEW

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