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The confluence of the North and Middle Forks forms the Mokelumne River proper. The main stem flows west-southwest past Mokelumne Hill into Pardee Reservoir, formed by the 345-foot (105 m)-high Pardee Dam. Below Pardee the river flows directly into Camanche Reservoir, formed by Camanche Dam.
The largest flood on record occurred in December 1964 along the Mokelumne River. After completion of the Camanche Dam in April 1964, the damage was limited to several thousand dollars. Early in 1964, the Camanche Dam's operation had further reduced spring flows and slightly increased in summer and fall flows below the dam. Since the completion ...
The lake is fed by the headwaters of the Mokelumne River, [2] including tributaries such as Rabbit Creek and Camanche Creek. The Camanche Reservoir is fed primarily from the Mokelumne River. The water entering Camanche Reservoir is influenced by the amount of water released from the Pardee Dam. Camanche reservoir typically fills to capacity ...
On July 11 about midday, the Storm Drain Detectives, with the help of Lodi Fire Department's boat, used a Secchi Disk to test water clarity at three sites in both the lake and Mokelumne River as ...
The Mokelumne River is rising, and Sacramento County urges nearby residents to get out before they are stranded. In Wilton, some roads are impassable.
Under present water rights agreements, EBMUD can withdraw up to 325 million gallons (1,230,000 m 3) per day, or 364,000 acre-feet (0.449 km 3) per year, from the Mokelumne River. In addition, up to 98 million gallons (371,000 m 3) per day or 110,000 acre-feet (0.14 km 3) per year can be supplied via a branch from the Sacramento River. However ...
The remnants of the town were submerged as a result of the damming of the river to form the Camanche Reservoir. Lancha Plana Bridge crosses the lake now about where the town once stood. It was briefly known as "Sonora Bar", as most miners were from Sonora. [3] Lancha Plana is registered as a California Historical Landmark. [4]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Residents of a Northern California community were ordered to evacuate ahead of imminent flooding, and evacuation The post Evacuation warnings amid flooding after ...