Lake Chelan At Chelan reservoir
Lake Chelan At Chelan
Lake Chelan is a natural lake located in Chelan, Washington, and is approximately 50.5 miles long. The lake was formed over 10,000 years ago by a glacier and has a maximum depth of 1,486 feet. Lake Chelan is fed by several streams, including the Stehekin River, and is the main source of water for the surrounding area. The lake's hydrology is unique, as it is considered a closed basin, meaning it has no outlet to the sea. The lake's surface flow is regulated by the Chelan River Dam, which produces hydroelectric power. Snowpack providers for the lake are the North Cascades and the Chelan Mountains. The lake supports agricultural activities, including fruit orchards and vineyards. Recreation activities, such as boating, swimming, and fishing, are also popular in the area.
Daily levels at Lake Chelan At Chelan
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft
ft · code 00062
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 Lake Chelan At Chelan -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chelan River At Chelan | 285 cfs | → |
| Entiat River Near Entiat | 912 cfs | → |
| Methow River Near Pateros | 3,570 cfs | → |
| Mad River At Ardenvoir | 199 cfs | → |
| Entiat River Near Ardenvoir | 763 cfs | → |
| Wenatchee River At Monitor | 3,760 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Chelan At Chelan.
Boat launches
- Lake Chelan Public Boat Ramp
- Katya Lane 2943, Chelan County
- Lake Front Road Douglas County
- Lakeshore Drive Entiat
- Monse Bridge Road, Brewster
- U.S. 2 13253, East Wenatchee
Campgrounds
- Lakeshore Rv Park
- Beebe Bridge Park
- Lake Chelan State Park
- Antilon Lake Campground
- Antilon Lake
- Daroga State Park
Paddle runs
- Douglas Creek
- Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Wenatchee River
- Cottonwood Trailhead To Private Land Boundary In Ne1/4 Of Sec 29, T28n, R19e
- Point At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28n, R15e To Lake Wenatchee
- Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary
- Glacier Peak Wilderness To Cottonwood Trailhead In Sw1/4 Of Sec 7, T28n,R19e
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Track Lake Chelan At Chelan 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 Lake Chelan At Chelan
Where does the data for Lake Chelan At Chelan 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Chelan At Chelan.