Type Reservoir Catchment area 664 sq mi (1,720 km) | Primary inflows Basin countries United States | |
Location Temescal Mountains,
Riverside County, California Primary outflows San Jacinto River
Terminal (evaporation) | ||
Canyon Lake, sometimes referenced as Railroad Canyon Reservoir is an reservoir created in 1928 by the construction of the Railroad Canyon Dam in Railroad Canyon or (San Jacinto Canyon) in the Temescal Mountains of southwestern 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.
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Map of Canyon Lake, CA 92587, USA
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 and city of Canyon Lake area.
Canyon Lake average depth 116 ft, considered the best land locked salmon fishing in Southern California. Catch and release strictly enforced.
CommunityEdit
The city of Canyon Lake is a gated community near the reservoir. 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 various holidays.