Tinemaha Reservoir reservoir
Tinemaha Reservoir
Tinemaha Reservoir is located in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, and was created in 1957 to provide irrigation water to the Owens Valley. The reservoir is fed by snowpack from the surrounding mountains and by the Tinemaha Creek, which flows into the reservoir from the south. The hydrology of the reservoir is managed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), which controls the flow of water in the Tinemaha Creek and the diversion of water to irrigation canals. The reservoir is also used for recreational purposes, including fishing and boating, although access is limited. The surrounding area is used for agriculture, with alfalfa and other crops grown using water from the reservoir. The Tinemaha Reservoir is an important source of water for the Owens Valley, and its management is critical for the sustainability of the local ecosystem and agricultural economy.
Daily levels at Tinemaha Reservoir
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 2
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 Tinemaha Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marble Fork Kaweah R Ab Horse C Nr Lodgepole Ca | 7 cfs | → |
| Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 55 cfs | → |
About Tinemaha Reservoir
Where does the data for Tinemaha Reservoir 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.