RUBICON LAKE

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology


RESERVOIR CALIFORNIA

Rubicon Lake


April 23, 2024

944 acre-ft

+3.4% today
120% of Normal High

Water storage levels at Rubicon Lake are currently 944 acre-ft, about 120% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 783.95acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2003 was 2009-11-23 when levels reached 99,999 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2019-11-16 when levels receded to 46 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Rubicon Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. This lake has a rich history and is an important source of water for the surrounding area. The lake's hydrology is heavily influenced by snowpack, which provides the majority of its water supply. The Rubicon River flows into the lake, and the lake's outflow feeds into the Middle Fork of the American River. The Rubicon Lake area is popular for hiking, fishing, and camping, and it is also used for agriculture. The lake provides water for irrigation of nearby crops, and the surrounding forests are used for timber production. Overall, Rubicon Lake is an important resource for the local community and a beautiful destination for visitors to the area.



Geolocation -120.217, 38.967
Elevation 6,800 ft
Storage 24hr Change 3.4%
Percent of Normal 120%
Minimum 46 acre-ft
2019-11-16
Maximum 99,999 acre-ft
2009-11-23
Average 784 acre-ft

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Area Boat Ramps

HENNESS PASS ROAD, SIERRAVILLE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
GOLF COURSE OUTER TRAIL CARSON CITY
Middle Carson Watershed, Nevada
CAPT ROBERTS BOATING SITE
Truckee Watershed, California
LAKE SPAULDING ROAD 10260, NEVADA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
OXBOW RAFT PUT-IN SITE
North Fork American Watershed, California
LOCKWOOD ROAD WASHOE COUNTY
Truckee Watershed, Nevada
POHO RIDGE EL DORADO COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
PROSSER LAKE RESERVOIR
Truckee Watershed, California
MEADOW LAKE ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
WOODCAMP ACCESS ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

NF BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE OF SPANISH CREEK AND INDIAN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO BUCKS LAKE
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
CARIBOU RESERVOIR TO BELDON
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
SILVER LAKE TO MEADOW VALLEY
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

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Glendale Park

Oxbow Park

Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge

Portola City Park

Idlewild Park

Lundsford Park

Rainbow Ridge Park

Newlands Circle

Rock Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
JUMBO GRADE
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ALPHA OMEGA OBSERVATION SITE
ANGORA RIDGE
HANGMANS BRIDGE
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HERMIT VALLEY
DONNELL VISTA
KYBURZ MARSH WATCHABLE WILDLIFE SITE
VIRGINIA CITY-COMSTOCK
The Virginia City Comstock is a historic mining town located in the Middle Carson watershed of Nevada. It was founded in 1859 after the discovery of silver and gold in ...

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