Lake Silverwood reservoir
Lake Silverwood
Lake Silverwood is a reservoir located in Southern California's San Bernardino County. It was created in 1971 as part of the State Water Project and is now managed by the California Department of Water Resources. The lake has a capacity of 73,000 acre-feet of water and serves as a crucial source of hydroelectric power and irrigation for surrounding agricultural areas. The lake is fed by the Mojave River and snowpack from nearby mountains. Its primary recreational uses include fishing, boating, and camping. The area surrounding the lake has a rich history, with evidence of Native American settlements and mining activities dating back centuries. Today, Lake Silverwood remains an important resource for the region's economy and ecosystem.
Daily levels at Lake Silverwood
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 2
Pool Elevation
ft · code 1
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 Silverwood -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wf Mojave R Ab Mojave R Forks Res Nr Hesperia Ca | 9 cfs | → |
| Deep C Nr Hesperia Ca | 15 cfs | → |
| Devil Cyn C Nr San Bernardino Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Waterman Cyn C Nr Arrowhead Spgs Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Lone Pine C Nr Keenbrook Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Cajon C Bl Lone Pine C Nr Keenbrook Ca | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Silverwood.
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →🎣 Fishing spots
- Silverwood Lake
- Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
- Lake Gregory County Regional Park
- Lake Gregory
- Glen Helen Lakes
- Deep Creek
🛶 Paddle runs
- Below 2w01 Crossing To Mojave Reservoir
- Middle Fork - Commanche Campsite To Middle Fork Trailhead
- Below Deep Creek Lake To Below 2w01 Crossing
- Nfsr 3n16 To Confluence With Deep Creek
- Big Bear Dam To Private Land In Sec 19, T1n, R1w
- Filaree Flat To Confluence With Bear Creek
Track Lake Silverwood 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 Silverwood
Where does the data for Lake Silverwood 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 Silverwood.