| Lake Perris | |
|---|---|
 Lake Perris State Recreation Area | |
  Lake Perris | |
| Location | Lake Perris State Recreation Area Riverside County, California |
| Coordinates | 33°51′25″N 117°10′30″W / 33.857°N 117.175°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. depth | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,595 ft (486 m) |
| Islands | Alessandro Island |
| References | U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Perris Reservoir |
Lake Perris is an artificial lake completed in 1973.[1] It is the southern terminus of the California State Water Project, situated in a mountain-rimmed valley between Moreno Valley and Perris, in what is now the Lake Perris State Recreation Area. The park offers a variety of recreational activities. Because of this and the lake's proximity to major population centers, it is very crowded during the summer months.
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has issued a safe eating advisory for any fish caught in the Lake Perris due to elevated levels of mercury and PCBs.[2]
- ^ Zimmerman, Janet (February 8, 2015). "Sunken Surprises". The Orange County Register. p. News 3.
- ^ OEHHA, Admin (July 11, 2019). "Lake Perris". oehha.ca.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2019.