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San Luis Dam, also known as B.F. Sisk Dam, is a major earth-filled dam in Merced County, California, which forms San Luis Reservoir, the largest off-stream reservoir in the United States. [ citation needed ] The dam and reservoir are located in the Diablo Range to the east of Pacheco Pass and about 10 miles (16 km) west of Los Banos .
The San Luis Reservoir is located in Merced County, and has a visitor center located at the Romero Outlook where visitors can learn more about the dam and reservoir. The surface of the reservoir lies at an elevation of approximately 544 ft (166 m), with the O'Neill Forebay below the dam at 225 ft (69 m) above sea level.
The federal government and California water agencies announced an agreement to raise a dam and expand San Luis Reservoir, increasing its water-storing capacity.
Union Valley Dam: Stampede Reservoir: Sierra: 66] 226,500 [67] 0.279 Little Truckee River: Stampede Dam: Twitchell Reservoir: Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo: 68] 224,300 [69] 0.277 Cuyama River: Twitchell Dam
The foothills near the Basalt Day Use area is seen with the B.F. Sisk Dam in the background at San Luis Reservoir Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 near Los Banos. O’Neill Forebay is the water body in the ...
The order directs the Department of Water Resources and other state agencies to maximize the storage and capture of water from rivers to recharge groundwater and boost reservoirs such as San Luis ...
San Gabriel Reservoir: San Gabriel Dam No. 1: San Gabriel River: Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Department of Public Works: 1938: Earth and rock: 320: 98: 44,183: 54,499 San Joaquin Reservoir: San Joaquin Reservoir Dam: Bonita Creek tributary: Orange: Irvine Ranch Water District: 1966: Earth: 224: 68: 3,036: 3,745 San Luis Reservoir: B.F. Sisk ...
Northern California's San Luis Reservoir was only one-quarter full in December, and is now nearly full after the state's wet winter. Stunning before-and-after images: California reservoir went ...