Lake Perris

Reservoir

The Lake Perris is a reservoir in Riverside County in the U.S. state of California, which was completed in 1973. Set in a valley surrounded by mountains between the cities of Moreno Valley and Perris area, it forms the southern end of the California State Water Project. The reservoir is also part of the Lake Perris State Recreation Areas. This recreation park offers numerous activities.

Geography

In community- free area in Riverside County, California located, the Lake Perris is located at an altitude of 478 m above sea level. The reservoir is nestled between hills and small mountains near the cities of Moreno Valley and Perris. It includes 162.1 million cubic meters of water that is stored behind a 3 km long and 39 m high zigzag dam.

Climate

The Summer at the Lake Perris are hot and dry, while winters are cold and damp. Rain falls almost exclusively between November and April. The average water temperature is 21 ° C. In the summer months the water is like warm as bath water and good for swimming.

At Lake Perris multiple weather influences meet: coastal fog and smog coming from the west, strong and hot dry winds from the deserts to the east and northeast.

Nature

The land around the lake is mostly. Coastal Sage Scrub, a form of native bushland, covered and offers many birds and other wildlife native During the day every now and then mule deer, roadrunners, bobcats, coyotes, rabbits, quail, Gophernattern and rattlesnakes can be spotted. However, are much more likely to various lizards, rodents, ducks and birds of prey. During the regenerischen time from November to April wildflowers dominate the landscape.

Ya'i Heki ' Regional Indian Museum

The Ya'i Heki ' Regional Indian Museum about the history of the California State Water Project and the history and culture of the Indians in the Southern California desert region. The museum is open on Wednesdays and weekends.