El Capitan Res Nr Lakeside Ca reservoir
El Capitan Res Nr Lakeside Ca
El Capitan Reservoir is located in Lakeside, California and was built in 1935 by the City of San Diego. The reservoir has a capacity of 112,800 acre-feet of water and is supplied by the El Capitan Dam on the San Diego River. The hydrology of the reservoir is primarily reliant on surface flow from the San Diego River and snowpack providers from the surrounding mountain ranges. The reservoir is used for agricultural purposes by local farmers and for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. Over the years, El Capitan Reservoir has been a source of controversy due to disputes over water rights and water usage in the region. Despite the challenges, the reservoir remains an important source of water for the region and a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Daily levels at El Capitan Res Nr Lakeside Ca
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around El Capitan Res Nr Lakeside Ca -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Los Coches C Nr Lakeside Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater R A Dehesa Ca | · | → |
| Sweetwater R Nr Descanso Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| San Diego R A Mast Rd Nr Santee Ca | 7 cfs | → |
| Santa Maria C Nr Ramona Ca | · | → |
| Santa Ysabel C Nr Ramona Ca | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near El Capitan Res Nr Lakeside Ca.
⚓ Boat launches
- Sutherland Dam Road 21568-21722, Ramona
- 2315-2351 Barrett Lake Rd, California
- Lake Miramar
- San Diego County
- Lake Hodges Boat Launching Area
- Mission Bay Drive San Diego
⛺ Campgrounds
- Lake Jennings
- Dos Picos
- Santee Lakes Regional Park
- Green Valley - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
- Green Valley Campground
- Paso Picacho - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
🎣 Fishing spots
- El Capitan Reservoir
- Jennings Lake
- San Vicente Reservoir
- Cuyamaca Lake
- Murray Reservoir
- Barrett Lake (San Diego City)
🛶 Paddle runs
- Crouch Ranch To Morena Reservoir
- Forest Boundary, Above Zoo Creek Below Spillway (S1/2, Sec 3, T11s, R2e) To La Jolla Indian Reservation Boundary (N1/2, Sec 31, T10s, R2e)
- Confluence Of Fry And Iron Spring Creeks (E1/2, Sec 3, T10s,R1e To Se1/4 Sec 16, T10s, R2e
- Cañon La Presa (Valle Las Palma To Presa Rodriguez)
- Santa Margarita River
Track El Capitan Res Nr Lakeside Ca in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About El Capitan Res Nr Lakeside Ca
Where does the data for El Capitan Res Nr Lakeside Ca come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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