Lake Henshaw
Lake Henshaw is a reservoir in San Diego County, California
at the southeast base of Palomar Mountain, approximately  northeast of San Diego, California and  southeast of Los Angeles. The lake covers approximately  and holds  of water when full (lowered in 1978 from its original capacity of  out of earthquake concerns), in addition to groundwater stored in its local basin. It drains an area of  square miles at the source of the San Luis Rey River. The lake was constructed in  with the building of Henshaw Dam, an earth dam  tall and  long. It is owned by the Vista Irrigation District and used primarily for agricultural irrigation. The lake features opportunities for catfish and carp fishing. Boats and cabins are available for rental. It hosts The Carp Throwdown fly fishing tournament organized by The Fly Stop. Climate

See also
List of dams and reservoirs in California
List of lakes in California

References

External links

Lake Henshaw Resort

Dams in California
United States local public utility dams
Henshaw, Lake
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