An acre-foot of water supplies the needs of two average Southland families in and around their homes for one year. More than 110 million cubic yards of earth and rock will be required for the largest earth and rock fill project in the United States. Excavation began in 1995. Dam construction begins in late 1996. Colorado River Aqueduct delivered through the San Diego Canal into the reservoir forebay.
Water is pumped from the forebay into the reservoir.
One 1,000 cubic feet per second hydraulic control structure at Colorado River Aqueduct. If your tired of peddling a ferry will pick you up and bring you back.