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Lake Berryessa was formed in 1957, when the Monticello Dam was built on Putah Creek by the
Bureau of Reclamation, as a part of the Solano Project.  The dam is 9 miles west of Winters, and
provides drinking water to approximately 500,000 people, seven resorts located around the lake, and
irrigation water to farms in Solano County.  The local Bureau of Reclamation office also draws on the
water for small public drinking water supplies (
Bureau of Reclamation website).
General Facts
History/
Background
Geology/
Soils
Vegetation
Wildlife
Recreation
Water Quality
Testing
Other Water
Quality Projects
Environmental
Concerns
Events &
Opportunities
Lake Berryessa also offers numerous recreational opportunities, including auto touring, biking, boating,
camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, picnicking, recreational vehicle use, water sports, winter sports, and
wildlife viewing.  
Partnerships
Counter
Find out how your group can be added to
this partnership by contacting:

Solano County Resource Conservation District
1170 N. Lincoln St. Suite #110
Dixon, CA 95620
www.solanorcd.org
mail@solanorcrd.org
707-678-1655


http://www.usbr.gov/mp/berryessa/facts.html
http://www.usbr.gov/mp/berryessa/facts.html
http://vistaresorts.net/scrapebook.shtml
Lake Berryessa Watershed Partnership