Canyon Lake (California)

This article is about the reservoir. For the city and gated community, see Canyon Lake, California.
Canyon Lake
Railroad Canyon Reservoir
Location Riverside County, California
Coordinates 33°41′15″N 117°16′09″W / 33.6876°N 117.2692°WCoordinates: 33°41′15″N 117°16′09″W / 33.6876°N 117.2692°W
Type Reservoir
Primary inflows San Jacinto River
Primary outflows San Jacinto River
Catchment area 664 sq mi (1,720 km2)
Basin countries United States
Surface area 525 acres (212 ha)
Water volume 11,586 acre·ft (14,291,000 m3)
Shore length1 14.9 miles (24.0 km)
Surface elevation 1,365 feet (416 m)
Settlements Canyon Lake, California
References U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Canyon Lake
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Canyon Lake, sometimes referenced as Railroad Canyon Reservoir is an artificial lake created in 1928 by the construction of the Railroad Canyon Dam in Railroad Canyon or (San Jacinto Canyon) in Riverside County, California. The reservoir covers approximately 525 acres (212 ha), has 14.9 miles (24.0 km) of shoreline, and has a storage capacity of 11,586 acre·ft (14,291,000 m3). It is owned and operated by the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.

The reservoir is supplied by storm water runoff from the San Jacinto River and Salt Creek. Water from the reservoir feeds the Canyon Lake Water Treatment Plant, which provides approximately 10% of the domestic water supply in the Lake Elsinore/Canyon Lake area.

Canyon Lake average depth 116 ft, considered the best land locked salmon fishing in Southern California. Catch and release strictly enforced.

Community

Canyon Lake is a private community that allows access to residents and their guests. It is unique in the sense that residents can use golf carts and boats as a means for transportation within the community. Canyon Lake holds many annual events for residents to enjoy, such as Taco Tuesday during the summer time and festivities during the holidays.

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