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.
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