Bethany Reservoir

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Bethany Reservoir
Location Alameda County, California
Coordinates 37.779444° N 121.608333° WCoordinates: 37.779444° N 121.608333° W
Lake type reservoir
Basin countries United States
Surface area 180 acres (73 ha)
Shore length1 6 miles (9.7 km)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

The Bethany Reservoir is located 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Livermore, CA on the California Aqueduct. It serves as the forebay for the South Bay Pumping Plant that feeds the South Bay Aqueduct.

[edit] Characteristics

  • Gross capacity: 5,100 acre feet (6,300,000 m³)