Loveland Reservoir reservoir
Loveland Reservoir
Loveland Reservoir is a man-made reservoir located in California's Cuyamaca Mountains. It was constructed in 1946 and is owned by the City of San Diego. The reservoir has a capacity of 25,500 acre-feet and is fed by the Sweetwater River. It primarily serves as a storage facility for the city's water supply.
The hydrology of Loveland Reservoir is dependent on both surface flow and snowpack providers, with the Sweetwater River being the primary surface flow provider. The reservoir also receives water from the Cuyamaca Mountains snowpack during the winter months.
While Loveland Reservoir is primarily used for water storage, it also supports agricultural and recreational activities in the surrounding area. The water is used for irrigation of crops and provides a source of fishing and boating for visitors. The reservoir is popular for hiking and camping and offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
Daily levels at Loveland Reservoir
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
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 Loveland Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater R A Dehesa Ca | · | → |
| Los Coches C Nr Lakeside Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater R Nr Descanso Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Jamul C Nr Jamul Ca | 10 cfs | → |
| San Diego R A Mast Rd Nr Santee Ca | 7 cfs | → |
| Campo C Nr Campo Ca | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loveland Reservoir.
⚓ Boat launches
- 2315-2351 Barrett Lake Rd, California
- San Diego County
- Lake Miramar
- Sutherland Dam Road 21568-21722, Ramona
- Glorietta Bay Marina A California Yacht Marina
- Mission Bay Drive San Diego
⛺ Campgrounds
- Lake Jennings
- Tt Pio Pico Rv Resort
- Santee Lakes Regional Park
- Corral Canyon
- Corral Canyon Campground
- Sweetwater Summit
🎣 Fishing spots
- El Capitan Reservoir
- Jennings Lake
- Barrett Lake (San Diego City)
- Barrett Lake
- Upper Otay Lake
- San Vicente Reservoir
🛶 Paddle runs
- Crouch Ranch To Morena Reservoir
- Cañon La Presa (Valle Las Palma To Presa Rodriguez)
- 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
- Santa Margarita River
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Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Loveland Reservoir
Where does the data for Loveland Reservoir 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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