Slab Creek reservoir
Slab Creek
Slab Creek is a California creek that flows through the Eldorado National Forest. The creek has a rich history of gold mining, logging, and hydroelectric power generation. The hydrology of Slab Creek is primarily fed by snowpacks and surface flow, with the creek providing water to the South Fork American River. The snowpacks in the region are an important source of water for the creek, which also contributes to the agricultural industry in the surrounding area. Recreational activities, such as fishing and hiking, are popular in the region. The creek is also used for whitewater rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. The Slab Creek Reservoir is a significant feature in the region, providing drinking water and hydroelectric power to the surrounding communities.
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 Slab Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot C Bl Mutton Canyon Nr Georgetown Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Pilot C Ab Stumpy Meadows Res Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Cameron Park Ca | 8 cfs | → |
| Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca | 773 cfs | → |
| Cosumnes R A Michigan Bar Ca | 358 cfs | → |
| American R A Fair Oaks Ca | 3,550 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Slab Creek.
Boat launches
- Forebay Road El Dorado County
- Poho Ridge El Dorado County
- Rock Creek Road El Dorado County
- Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines
- River Trail El Dorado County
- Junction Boat Ramp Road El Dorado County
Campgrounds
- Finnon Lake
- Sly Park
- Pine Cone - Sly Park Recreation Area
- Hazel Creek - Sly Park Recreation Area
- Rainbow - Sly Park Recreation Area
- Deerwood - Sly Park Recreation Area
Fishing spots
- Stumpy Meadows Lake
- Union Valley Reservoir
- Ice House Reservoir
- Lake Clementine
- Folsom Lake
- Pg&E Rock Creek Lake Fishing Access
Paddle runs
- South Fork American River
- Chili Bar
- Cosumnes Mine Road To Confluence With Steely Fork Cosumnes River
- Coloma To Greenwood - (C To G)
- Big Grizzly Canyon To Oxbow Reservoir
- The Gorge
More reservoirs
Track Slab Creek 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 Slab Creek
Where does the data for Slab Creek 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 Slab Creek.