Ice House (smud) Reservoir
As of August 10, 2026, Ice House (Smud) is holding 39,161 acre-ft of water — 105% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
Ice House (Smud)
Ice House Reservoir, located in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, was built by SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) in 1960 for hydroelectric power generation and flood control. The reservoir is fed by the South Fork of the American River and several smaller creeks, and is surrounded by forests and mountain peaks. The hydrology of the area is largely influenced by snowpack, which provides water for streams and rivers during the summer months. The reservoir provides water for irrigation to nearby agricultural lands, and also serves as a popular recreational site for activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The area is also home to diverse wildlife and serves as an important habitat for several species of fish, including rainbow trout and kokanee salmon.
Daily levels at Ice House (Smud)
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 Ice House (Smud) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot C Ab Stumpy Meadows Res Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Pilot C Bl Mutton Canyon Nr Georgetown Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Upper Truckee R At Hwy 50 Above Meyers Ca | 9 cfs | → |
| Upper Truckee R At S Upper Truckee Rd Nr Meyers Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| General C Nr Meeks Bay Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Up Truckee R A South Lake Tahoe Ca | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ice House (Smud).
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About Ice House (Smud)
What is the water level at Ice House (smud) Reservoir right now?
As of August 10, 2026, Ice House (smud) Reservoir is holding 39,161 acre-ft, about 105% of normal for this date. Pool elevation and the year-over-year trend are shown above.
Is Ice House (smud) Reservoir high or low right now?
Compare the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means storage is higher than the historical average for the date (a wet year), below 100% means lower (a dry year or drought). The daily-levels chart shows the current trend.
Where does the data for Ice House (smud) 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 below 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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