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Rector Reservoir
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Location of Rector Reservoir in California, USA.
Location of Rector Reservoir in California, USA.
Rector Reservoir
Location in California
Location of Rector Reservoir in California, USA.
Location of Rector Reservoir in California, USA.
Rector Reservoir
Location in the United States
Location Napa County, California
Coordinates 38°26′30″N 122°20′19″W / 38.44167°N 122.33861°W / 38.44167; -122.33861
Type reservoir
Primary inflows Rector Creek
Primary outflows Rector Creek
Catchment area 10.7 square miles (28 km2)
Basin countries United States
Managing agency State Department of Veterans Affairs
Built 1946 (1946)
Surface area 82 acres (33 ha)
Water volume 4,587 acre-feet (5,658,000 m3)
Surface elevation 374 feet (114 m)

Rector Reservoir is a special kind of lake located in the beautiful Napa Valley in California. It's not a natural lake, but a reservoir, which means it's a large, man-made lake built to store water. This reservoir is found northeast of a town called Yountville. It is also southwest of a much larger lake, Lake Berryessa.

Rector Reservoir is very important because it provides drinking water for the people living in Yountville. The water in the reservoir is held back by a structure called the Rector Creek Dam. This dam was built in 1946 across a stream known as Rector Creek. A road called the Silverado Trail passes by the reservoir, running from north to south on its western side.

Wildlife at Rector Reservoir

Rector Reservoir is part of a larger area called the Rector Reservoir Wildlife Area. This special area covers about 340 acres, which is like 250 football fields! It's a protected space where many different animals can live safely.

This wildlife area is home to a wide variety of creatures:

  • You can find 27 different kinds of mammals here.
  • There are 40 different types of birds flying around.
  • The area also has 14 different kinds of reptiles and amphibians.

Some of the cool animals that have been seen at Rector Reservoir include:

  • The speedy prairie falcon.
  • The amazing peregrine falcon, known for being the fastest bird.
  • Cooper's hawks and sharp-shinned hawks, which are birds of prey.
  • Red-legged frogs, which are native to California.
  • Northwestern pond turtles, a type of turtle that lives in water.
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