Silver Lake Reservoir is a man-made body of water located in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California.
Wind
Humidity
Constructed in 1907, it was a crucial component of the area's water supply system. However, due to drought conditions, the reservoir was drained in 2015. The reservoir's hydrology is dependent on the surrounding mountains' snowpack, which provides the majority of the area's water supply. In addition, surface flow from the Los Angeles River and local groundwater also contributes to the reservoir's water levels. The reservoir was not used for agricultural purposes, but it provided recreational opportunities for nearby communities, including jogging, walking, and fishing. Despite its current dry state, plans are in place to restore the reservoir and reintroduce it to the community as a public space.
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.57% |
| Percent of Normal | 278% |
| Minimum |
317.0 acre-ft
2021-03-23 |
| Maximum |
9,266.0 acre-ft
2024-06-06 |
| Average | 2,919 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 32 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 28 |
| Drainage_Area | 15.2 |
| Year_Completed | 1876 |
| Nid_Storage | 13130 |
| River_Or_Stream | Silver Fork American River |
| Structural_Height | 30 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Surface_Area | 525 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) - 2 |
| Dam_Length | 280 |
| Nid_Height | 32 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Silver Lake East Campground
|
||
Silver Lake Campground West
|
||
Silver Lake Campground East
|
||
Ridge Camp
|
||
Two Sentinels Girl Scout Camp
|
||
Kirkwood Lake
|
Headwaters In Sec 15,T10N, R17E To Confluence With Silver Fork Of American River
Headwatersa In Sec 18, T9N, R16E To Confluence With Van Horn Creek
Headwater In Sec 29, T9N,R16E To Confluence With Cat Creek
Headwaters In Sec 2, T9N, R18E To Confluence With Mokelumne River
State Highway 50 To 1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50
Headwaters To South Of Upper Truckee Road (Sec Line Between 17/20 Intercepts River And Unnamed Tributary)