Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd) reservoir
Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd)
Jackson Meadows is a reservoir located in the Nevada County Water District of California. The reservoir was created in 1960 by the construction of a dam on the Jackson Creek, a tributary of the Middle Fork of the Yuba River. The hydrology of the area is dominated by snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada Mountains which maintains the water level of the reservoir. The snowpack provides a major source of water for agriculture, recreation, and hydropower generation. The reservoir is also used for recreational purposes like fishing, boating, and camping. The surrounding area is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts during the summer months. The reservoir is managed by the Nevada County Water District which ensures that it continues to provide reliable water supply to the area.
Daily levels at Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd)
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 2
Pool Elevation
ft · code 1
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 Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Truckee R Bl Div Dam Nr Sierraville Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Independence C Nr Truckee Ca | 10 cfs | → |
| Sagehen C Nr Truckee Ca | 14 cfs | → |
| N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca | 663 cfs | → |
| Donner C A Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca | 10 cfs | → |
| Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca | 101 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd).
Boat launches
- Henness Pass Road, Sierraville
- Woodcamp Access Road Nevada County
- Meadow Lake Road Nevada County
- Sardine Lake Road 990, Sierra City
- Salmon Lake Road 1500, Sierra City
- Salmon Lake -Boat Ramp Boating Site
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Langs Crossing Bridge To One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek (Boundary Of Nf And Private Land)
- Gold Lake Dam To Falls
- Falls To Gold Lake Highway
- Gold Lake Highway To Nf Boundary
- Little Jamison Creek Headwaters To State Park
- One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek To Confluence With Jefferson Creek
Track Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd) 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 Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd)
Where does the data for Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd) 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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