Jackson Meadows (nevada Co Wd) Reservoir
As of August 10, 2026, Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd) is holding 68,014 acre-ft of water — 109% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd)
Jackson Meadows is a reservoir located in the Nevada County Water District of California. The reservoir was created in 1960 by the construction of a dam on the Jackson Creek, a tributary of the Middle Fork of the Yuba River. The hydrology of the area is dominated by snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada Mountains which maintains the water level of the reservoir. The snowpack provides a major source of water for agriculture, recreation, and hydropower generation. The reservoir is also used for recreational purposes like fishing, boating, and camping. The surrounding area is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts during the summer months. The reservoir is managed by the Nevada County Water District which ensures that it continues to provide reliable water supply to the area.
Daily levels at Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd)
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 Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Truckee R Bl Div Dam Nr Sierraville Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Independence C Nr Truckee Ca | 6 cfs | → |
| Sagehen C Nr Truckee Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca | 127 cfs | → |
| Donner C A Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca | 19 cfs | → |
| Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca | 7 cfs | → |
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About Jackson Meadows (Nevada Co Wd)
What is the water level at Jackson Meadows (nevada Co Wd) Reservoir right now?
As of August 10, 2026, Jackson Meadows (nevada Co Wd) Reservoir is holding 68,014 acre-ft, about 109% of normal for this date. Pool elevation and the year-over-year trend are shown above.
Is Jackson Meadows (nevada Co Wd) 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 Jackson Meadows (nevada Co Wd) 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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