Lake Del Valle

I spent a lovely day at Lake Del Valle today and took some pictures to share. I know we have heard a lot in the news about the lake level. However, I am happy to report that the storage in Lake Del Valle has reached 39,600 acre feet (elevation 702.6 feet). The lake is expected to be full by April 15.

Lake Del Valle is an artificial lake located 10 miles southeast of Livermore, California on Arroyo del Valle (Spanish for "creek of the valley") in Del Valle Regional Park. The lake is formed by Del Valle Dam, completed in 1968. Del Valle Dam and Lake Del Valle are features of the South Bay Aqueduct, which is part of the State Water Project. The Lake serves as off-stream storage for the South Bay Aqueduct, which serves Zone 7. The East Bay Regional Park District operates water-oriented recreation, hiking, horseback riding, and nature study at Del Valle Regional Park.

Guided Boat Tours are now operating on Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm and 3pm. Tours last approximately an hour and a half. Adults $5, children 1 year and up and seniors $3. Sign up at the Lake Marina. For more information about Del Valle Regional Park, visit http://www.ebparks.org/parks/del_valle.