Weber Reservoir Near Schurz

RESERVOIR REPORT

4,206 ft

Water elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft levels at Weber Reservoir Near Schurz are currently 4,206 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 4,200.12ft. Maximum recorded Elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2012-06-08 when levels reached 4,208.5 ft. Lowest recorded Elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft was 2014-09-21 when levels receded to 4,193.12 ft. View historical levels.

Weber Reservoir, located near Schurz, NV in Nevada, is a man-made reservoir. It was constructed in 1896 to hold water for irrigation purposes. The reservoir has a capacity of 18,000 acre-feet and is used to store water from the Walker River for irrigation and domestic purposes. The reservoir is fed by snowpack from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and surface water flows from the Walker River. The water is primarily used for agricultural purposes, including the irrigation of alfalfa, corn, and pasture lands. The reservoir also provides recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The hydrology of the reservoir is managed by Walker River Irrigation District, which monitors water levels and releases.