Solomon

Watershed Hydrology

The Solomon Watershed (HUC 10260015) is located in south-central Alaska and covers an area of 2,891 square miles. It is characterized by a subarctic climate with long, cold winters and brief, cool summers. The Solomon River is the main hydrological feature of the watershed and is fed by snowpack and glacier melt. The watershed is home to several small lakes and ponds as well as the Salmon Lake reservoir, which is used for hydroelectric power generation. Snowpack in the Solomon Watershed is typically deep and persistent, with average snow depths exceeding 5 feet at higher elevations. This snowpack plays a crucial role in regulating streamflow throughout the year. Climate trends in the Solomon Watershed have been impacted by warming temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns. Snowpack accumulation has decreased in recent years, which has led to reduced streamflow and lower water levels in reservoirs. These trends are expected to continue in the future, posing challenges for water resource management in the region.


Surface Flows

Solomon Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Solomon Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Solomon Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Solomon Watershed

Solomon Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed