Independence Lk Nr Truckee Ca reservoir
Independence Lk Nr Truckee Ca
Independence Lake, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, has a rich history dating back to the Washoe people who called it "Da ow a ga". The lake is a vital source of water for the Truckee River and supplies water to the surrounding communities. Its pristine waters are fed by snowmelt and underground springs, making it an important contributor to the hydrology of the area. Specific surface flow is managed by the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, which oversees the allocation of water to the surrounding communities. The snowpack providers are the Sierra Nevada Mountains, which play a crucial role in maintaining the water supply to the lake. The lake is also used for recreational activities like hiking, camping, and fishing. Its waters support a diverse range of species, including the Lahontan cutthroat trout, which is an important game fish in the region.
Daily levels at Independence Lk Nr Truckee Ca
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
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 Independence Lk Nr Truckee Ca -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Independence C Nr Truckee Ca | 7 cfs | → |
| Sagehen C Nr Truckee Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Little Truckee R Bl Div Dam Nr Sierraville Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Donner C A Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca | 6 cfs | → |
| Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca | 15 cfs | → |
| Prosser C Bl Prosser C Dam Nr Truckee Ca | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Independence Lk Nr Truckee Ca.
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About Independence Lk Nr Truckee Ca
Where does the data for Independence Lk Nr Truckee Ca 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.