Lahontan Reservoir Nr Fallon reservoir
Lahontan Reservoir Nr Fallon
Lahontan Reservoir is a man-made lake located in Nevada, near the town of Fallon. The reservoir was created in 1905 as part of an irrigation project aimed at providing water to the surrounding agricultural land. The lake is fed by the Carson and Truckee Rivers and its size can vary depending on the snowpack levels in the surrounding mountains. The reservoir provides water for irrigation, recreation, and serves as a habitat for fish and wildlife. The Lahontan Reservoir is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and camping. The surface flow from the Carson and Truckee rivers is critical to the reservoir's water levels, and the snowpack in the surrounding mountains plays a significant role in determining the amount of water available for use.
Daily levels at Lahontan Reservoir Nr Fallon
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft
ft · code 00062
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NAVD 1988, ft
ft · code 62615
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 Lahontan Reservoir Nr Fallon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Carson River Blw Lahontan Reservoir Nr Fallon | 883 cfs | → |
| Truckee Ca Nr Hazen | 301 cfs | → |
| Truckee Ca Nr Wadsworth | 375 cfs | → |
| Truckee R At Wadsworth | 705 cfs | → |
| Carson River Near Fort Churchill | 595 cfs | → |
| Carson River At Tarzyn Road Nr Fallon | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lahontan Reservoir Nr Fallon.
Track Lahontan Reservoir Nr Fallon in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Lahontan Reservoir Nr Fallon
Where does the data for Lahontan Reservoir Nr Fallon 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 above 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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