Lo Otay Lake Nr Chula Vista Ca reservoir
Lo Otay Lake Nr Chula Vista Ca
Located near Chula Vista, California, Lo Otay Lake is a reservoir that historically served as an important water source for the city of San Diego. The lake was created in 1918, and today it is part of a larger water storage network that includes other reservoirs like San Vicente and Murray. The hydrology of Lo Otay Lake is primarily influenced by its connection to the Lower Otay Reservoir, as well as by local rainfall and snowpack levels. It also receives water from the Otay River and several smaller creeks. The lake is used for agricultural irrigation and recreational activities such as fishing and boating. In addition, it serves as a vital habitat for a wide range of aquatic species, including bass, catfish, and bluegill.
Daily levels at Lo Otay Lake Nr Chula Vista Ca
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
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 Lo Otay Lake Nr Chula Vista Ca -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jamul C Nr Jamul Ca | 9 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater R A Dehesa Ca | · | → |
| Los Coches C Nr Lakeside Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| San Diego R A Mast Rd Nr Santee Ca | 7 cfs | → |
| San Diego R A Fashion Valley At San Diego Ca | 9 cfs | → |
| Campo C Nr Campo Ca | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lo Otay Lake Nr Chula Vista Ca.
Boat launches
- Glorietta Bay Marina A California Yacht Marina
- 2315-2351 Barrett Lake Rd, California
- Mission Bay Drive San Diego
- Public Boat Launching Facility
- Shore Drive San Diego
Campgrounds
- Tt Pio Pico Rv Resort
- Sweetwater Summit
- Silver Strand State Beach Dispersed
- Fiddlers Cove Rv Military - Coronado Nb
- Kumeyaay Lake Campground - Mission Trails Park
- Admiral Baker Military - San Diego Ns
Fishing spots
- Lower Otay Reservoir
- Upper Otay Lake
- Chollas Reservoir
- Murray Reservoir
- Barrett Lake
- Barrett Lake (San Diego City)
Paddle runs
- Cañon La Presa (Valle Las Palma To Presa Rodriguez)
- Crouch Ranch To Morena Reservoir
- Forest Boundary, Above Zoo Creek Below Spillway (S1/2, Sec 3, T11s, R2e) To La Jolla Indian Reservation Boundary (N1/2, Sec 31, T10s, R2e)
- Confluence Of Fry And Iron Spring Creeks (E1/2, Sec 3, T10s,R1e To Se1/4 Sec 16, T10s, R2e
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Track Lo Otay Lake Nr Chula Vista Ca 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 Lo Otay Lake Nr Chula Vista Ca
Where does the data for Lo Otay Lake Nr Chula Vista Ca 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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