Our Lakes
El Capitan Resevoir
El Capitan Reservoir was created in 1935 with the completion of El Capitan Dam. Located approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, on the San Diego River. When full, the reservoir has 1,562 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 197 feet, and 22 miles of shoreline. El Capitan Reservoir has a water storage capacity of 112,806.9-acre feet.
Otay
In 1897, the first Lower Otay Dam was completed by the Southern California Mountain Water Co. The Lower Otay Reservoir was connected to the City of San Diego's water system in 1906 via the Bonita Pipeline. Following heavy rains, the dam burst in 1916 and the Otay Valley was flooded. The dam was rebuilt in 1918 and renamed Savage Dam. When full, Lower Otay Reservoir has 1,100 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 137.5 feet, and 25 shoreline miles. Lower Otay Reservoir has a water storage capacity of 47,066.9 acre feet.
San Vicente Resevoir
San Vicente Dam was originally constructed in 1943. San Vicente is a deep, steep-sided impounding reservoir on San Vicente Creek, approximately 25 miles northeast of San Diego. It currently has a depth of 306 feet when full. It is the largest of the City's reservoirs.
Skinner
Lake Skinner is the perfect spot for fishing. Located in the rolling hills just east of Temecula, this reservoir offers an idyllic fishing experience. Whether you are after stripers, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, or channel catfish, you’re apt to do well fishing at Lake Skinner. With its pristine waters and abundance of fish, Lake Skinner is a great place to spend a day on the water.
Diamond Valley
Diamond Valley Lake is a stunning man-made reservoir located in Riverside County, constructed in 1998. The lake holds 800,000 acre-feet, or 260 billion gallons of water, making it one of the largest reservoirs in Southern California. It offers an unforgettable experience fishing on this large body of water, where you can catch large bass and big stripers. It's also a great place to take in the beautiful scenery of the valley and surrounding mountains.
Lake Murray
Murray Reservoir Dam was constructed in 1918 by the Cuyamaca Water Co. Murray Reservoir is located in the eastern part of the City, north of Interstate 8 and Lake Murray Boulevard, on the border with the City of La Mesa. When full, the reservoir has 171.1 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 95 feet and 3.2 shoreline miles. Murray Reservoir has a water storage capacity of 4,684.2-acre feet.
