Reservoir Storage & Release Update

Summary

The Board of Directors receives monthly updates on the status of Agency reservoirs. As of January 9, 2026, San Antonio Reservoir has a water surface elevation of approximately 745.9 feet with 181,445 acre-feet of water in storage, while Nacimiento Reservoir has a water surface elevation of approximately 759.55 feet with 185,218 acre-feet of water in storage. Recent rainfall has caused significant winter flows in the Salinas watershed, with the reservoirs receiving 10,800 and 46,000 acre-feet of water, respectively. The Agency facilitated a breach of the lagoon to alleviate localized flooding.

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Subject

Reservoir Storage & Release Update

Summary

The Board of Directors receives monthly updates on the status of Agency reservoirs. As of January 9, 2026, San Antonio Reservoir has a water surface elevation of approximately 745.9 feet with 181,445 acre-feet of water in storage, while Nacimiento Reservoir has a water surface elevation of approximately 759.55 feet with 185,218 acre-feet of water in storage. Recent rainfall has caused significant winter flows in the Salinas watershed, with the reservoirs receiving 10,800 and 46,000 acre-feet of water, respectively. The Agency facilitated a breach of the lagoon to alleviate localized flooding.

Report Date

2026-01-09

Report Type

update

Report Title

Reservoir Storage & Release Update

Authoring Body

Agency

Reporting Period

January 2026