Sweetwater Reservoir

Sweetwater Reservoir is a 960-acre artificial lake in San Diego County, California, formed by Sweetwater Dam on the Sweetwater River. Construction of the dam was completed in 1888. The area surrounding the reservoir is home to several species, including least Bell's vireo and the California gnatcatcher. It lies near the census-designated places of B…
Sweetwater Reservoir is a 960-acre artificial lake in San Diego County, California, formed by Sweetwater Dam on the Sweetwater River. Construction of the dam was completed in 1888. The area surrounding the reservoir is home to several species, including least Bell's vireo and the California gnatcatcher. It lies near the census-designated places of Bonita, La Presa and Spring Valley. The drainage basin it forms along with Loveland Reservoir covers 230 square miles.
  • Location: San Diego County, California
  • Built: April 7, 1888
  • Primary inflows: Sweetwater River
  • Primary outflows: Sweetwater River
  • Catchment area: 182 square miles (470 km²)
  • Basin countries: United States
  • Managing agency: Sweetwater Authority

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