Delta–Mendota Canal, Irrigation canal in San Joaquin Valley, California, United States.
The Delta-Mendota Canal extends 117 miles from Tracy to Mendota Pool, transporting water along the western edge of San Joaquin Valley for agricultural purposes.
Construction of the canal concluded in 1951 as part of the Central Valley Project to support growing agricultural demands and water management needs in California.
The canal system supports the cultivation of melons, grapes, vegetables, and nuts, contributing to California's agricultural production capabilities.
The canal begins at C.W. Bill Jones Pumping Plant, lifting water 197 feet from Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta before flowing south through multiple control structures.
Land subsidence near Mendota reached 29 feet between 1925 and 1977 due to groundwater pumping, affecting the canal's structural integrity and flow capacity.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 37.09270,-121.04100
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:34
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