Silver Lake Reservoir reservoir
Silver Lake Reservoir
Silver Lake Reservoir is a man-made body of water located in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California. Constructed in 1907, it was a crucial component of the area's water supply system. However, due to drought conditions, the reservoir was drained in 2015. The reservoir's hydrology is dependent on the surrounding mountains' snowpack, which provides the majority of the area's water supply. In addition, surface flow from the Los Angeles River and local groundwater also contributes to the reservoir's water levels. The reservoir was not used for agricultural purposes, but it provided recreational opportunities for nearby communities, including jogging, walking, and fishing. Despite its current dry state, plans are in place to restore the reservoir and reintroduce it to the community as a public space.
Daily levels at Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Truckee R At S Upper Truckee Rd Nr Meyers Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| Upper Truckee R At Hwy 50 Above Meyers Ca | 216 cfs | → |
| West Fork Carson River At Woodfords | 286 cfs | → |
| Up Truckee R A South Lake Tahoe Ca | 213 cfs | → |
| Trout C Nr Tahoe Valley Ca | 52 cfs | → |
| E F Carson R Bl Markleeville C Nr Markleevilleca | 1,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Lake Reservoir.
⚓ Boat launches
- Amador County
- Summit Lake Trail Alpine County
- Indian Creek Camp Ground Day Use Area
- Junction Boat Ramp Road El Dorado County
- Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines
- Ice House Road El Dorado County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Silver Lake East Campground
- Silver Lake Campground West
- Silver Lake Campground East
- Ridge Camp
- Two Sentinels Girl Scout Camp
- Kirkwood Lake
🎣 Fishing spots
- Silver Lake (Kirkwood)
- Caples Lake
- Evergreen Lake
- Bear River Reservoir
- Blue Lakes
- Lower Bear River Reservoir
🛶 Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Sec 15,T10n, R17e To Confluence With Silver Fork Of American River
- Headwatersa In Sec 18, T9n, R16e To Confluence With Van Horn Creek
- Headwater In Sec 29, T9n,R16e To Confluence With Cat Creek
- Headwaters In Sec 2, T9n, R18e To Confluence With Mokelumne River
- State Highway 50 To 1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50
- Headwaters To South Of Upper Truckee Road (Sec Line Between 17/20 Intercepts River And Unnamed Tributary)
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More reservoirs →Track Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake Reservoir
Where does the data for Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake Reservoir.