Thermalito Total reservoir
Thermalito Total
Thermalito Total is a series of reservoirs and canals located in Butte County, California. These reservoirs were built in the early 20th century as part of a larger irrigation system designed to provide water to agricultural lands in the area. The hydrology of the area is characterized by a mix of surface flow and snowpack, with the Oroville Dam serving as the primary provider of surface flow. The snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains also contributes to the water supply, with runoff from these mountains feeding into the Feather River. In addition to agricultural uses, Thermalito Total also provides recreational opportunities for fishing and boating. However, the area is prone to drought, and water management has become an important issue in recent years.
Daily levels at Thermalito Total
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 Thermalito Total -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Butte C Nr Chico Ca | 320 cfs | → |
| Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca | 1,740 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Smartville Ca | 55 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Colusa Ca | 6,600 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R Bl Wilkins Slough Nr Grimes Ca | 4,960 cfs | → |
| Bear R Nr Wheatland Ca | 248 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Thermalito Total.
Boat launches
- Butte County
- Larkin Road Oroville
- Monument Hill Road, Oroville
- River Bluff Drive 39, Oroville
- Potters Ravine, Oroville
Campgrounds
- Bidwell Canyon - Lake Oroville State Rec Area
- Loafer Creek - Lake Oroville State Rec Area
- Live Oak Riverfront Park
- Limesaddle - Lake Oroville State Rec Area
- Collins Lake Rv Park & Campground
- Feather Falls
Fishing spots
- Thermalito Afterbay
- Oroville Lake
- Merle Collins Reservoir
- Butte Creek
- Englebright Lake
- Bullards Bar Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Highway 70 Crossing To Lake Oroville
- Nelsons Crossing To Confluence With Middle Fork Feather Wsr
- Poe Dam To Highway 70 Crossing
- Bear Gulch To Confluence With Middle Fork Feather Wsr
- Confluence With Jefferson Creek To Confluence With Kentucky Creek
- Cresta Dam To Poe Reservoir (Camp Creek)
Track Thermalito Total 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 Thermalito Total
Where does the data for Thermalito Total 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 Thermalito Total.