Alisal Res Nr Solvang Ca reservoir
Alisal Res Nr Solvang Ca
Alisal Reservoir, located near Solvang, California, was constructed in 1954 by the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District to provide water for irrigation purposes. The reservoir has a capacity of 4,600 acre-feet, and its water supply comes from the Santa Ynez River and its tributaries. The hydrology of the area is influenced by the Mediterranean climate, with most precipitation occurring in the winter months. The reservoir's water is used for agriculture, particularly vineyards, and also provides recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating. Specific surface flow and snowpack providers for the reservoir include the Santa Ynez River, Alamo Pintado Creek, and Zaca Creek. The reservoir plays an important role in the local economy and water management system.
Daily levels at Alisal Res Nr Solvang 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 Alisal Res Nr Solvang Ca -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ynez R A Solvang Ca | 62 cfs | → |
| Alamo Pintado C Nr Solvang Ca | · | → |
| Zaca C Nr Buellton Ca | · | → |
| Santa Ynez R Nr Santa Ynez Ca | 12 cfs | → |
| Hilton Cyn C Nr Santa Ynez Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Hilton Cyn C 0.25 Mi Bl Bradbury Dam Nr Santa Ynez | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alisal Res Nr Solvang Ca.
Track Alisal Res Nr Solvang 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 Alisal Res Nr Solvang Ca
Where does the data for Alisal Res Nr Solvang 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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