Lake Valley Reservoir reservoir
Lake Valley Reservoir
Lake Valley Reservoir is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, and it is a vital source of water for agricultural and recreational purposes. The history of the reservoir dates back to the late 1800s when it was constructed as a means of storing water for mining operations. Today, it is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The hydrology of the reservoir is primarily fed by snowmelt, and it is also supplied by several small creeks and streams that flow into the lake. The reservoir is also used to irrigate crops in the surrounding area, providing valuable water resources for agricultural activities. The snowpack in the surrounding mountains is a critical component of the reservoir's water supply, with snowmelt accounting for a significant portion of the water that flows into the lake.
Daily levels at Lake Valley Reservoir
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 Lake Valley Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Donner C A Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Truckee R Bl Div Dam Nr Sierraville Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Independence C Nr Truckee Ca | 10 cfs | → |
| Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca | 101 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca | 576 cfs | → |
| Sagehen C Nr Truckee Ca | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Valley Reservoir.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lake Spaulding Road 10260, Nevada City
- Fuller Lake Boating Site
- Meadow Lake Road Nevada County
- Woodcamp Access Road Nevada County
- Henness Pass Road, Sierraville
- Mosquito Ridge Rd, California
⛺ Campgrounds
- Indian Springs Campground
- Cisco Grove Campground, Tubing, And Rv Park
- Lake Spaulding
- Lake Spaulding Campground
- Donner Summit Area - Lake Spaulding
- Big Bend Group Campground
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- Generation And Giant Gaps (Tadpole To Colfax-Iowa Hill Road)
- Langs Crossing Bridge To One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek (Boundary Of Nf And Private Land)
- Royal Gorge (Soda Springs To Tadpole Creek)
- One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek To Confluence With Jefferson Creek
- Interbay To Oxbow (End Of The World)
- Hell Hole Dam To Ellicotts Bridge
Track Lake Valley Reservoir 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 Lake Valley Reservoir
Where does the data for Lake Valley 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Valley Reservoir.