Canyon Lake, sometimes referenced as Railroad Canyon Reservoir, is a
reservoir
A reservoir (; from French ''réservoir'' ) is an enlarged lake behind a dam. Such a dam may be either artificial, built to store fresh water or it may be a natural formation.
Reservoirs can be created in a number of ways, including contro ...
created in 1928 by the construction of the Railroad Canyon Dam in
Railroad Canyon
Railroad Canyon, originally named San Jacinto Canyon, also known as Cottonwood Canyon, and Annie Orton Canyon, is a valley located in Riverside County, California. It encloses the lower course of the San Jacinto River at the point where the river ...
or (San Jacinto Canyon) in the
Temescal Mountains
Temescal Mountains, also known as the Sierra Temescal (Spanish for " sweat lodge range"), are one of the northernmost mountain ranges of the Peninsular Ranges in western Riverside County, in Southern California in the United States. They extend ...
of southwestern
Riverside County, California. The
reservoir
A reservoir (; from French ''réservoir'' ) is an enlarged lake behind a dam. Such a dam may be either artificial, built to store fresh water or it may be a natural formation.
Reservoirs can be created in a number of ways, including contro ...
covers approximately , has of shoreline, and has a storage capacity of . It is owned and operated by the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.
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
Lake Elsinore is a natural freshwater lake in Riverside County, California, located east of the Santa Ana Mountains and fed by the San Jacinto River. Originally named ''Laguna Grande'' by Spanish explorers, it was renamed for the town of Elsino ...
and
city of Canyon Lake area.
Canyon Lake has an average depth of . Catch and release fishing is strictly enforced.
Community
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
Taco Tuesday is a custom in many US cities of going out to eat tacos or in some cases select Mexican dishes typically served in a tortilla on Tuesday nights. Restaurants will often offer special prices, for example, "$1 fish tacos every Tuesday ni ...
during the summer time and festivities during various holidays.
See also
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List of Riverside County, California, placename etymologies#Canyon Lake
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List of Riverside County, California, placename etymologies#Railroad Canyon
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List of dams and reservoirs in California
References
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External links
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City of Canyon Lake official website*
Reservoirs in Riverside County, California
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San Jacinto River (California)
Temescal Mountains
1928 establishments in California
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