Relief reservoir
Relief
California relief is characterized by a variety of hydrological systems, including surface flow and snowpack. The state has experienced severe droughts in the past, leading to water scarcity and agricultural losses. However, thanks to the sophisticated water management systems in place, relief has been provided through reservoirs, canals, aqueducts, and groundwater recharge. The main water providers in California are the California State Water Project and the Central Valley Project, which supply water to urban, agricultural, and recreational areas. Additionally, snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains serves as a vital source of water for the state, with winter storms providing the majority of the snowpack. Agriculture is a major user of water in California, with crops such as almonds, grapes, and lettuce requiring large quantities of water. Recreational uses include swimming, boating, and fishing.
Daily levels at Relief
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 Relief -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Walker R Blw L Walker R Nr Coleville | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Lk Eleanor Div To Cherry Lake Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Eleanor C Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 440 cfs | → |
| Buckeye C Nr Bridgeport | 192 cfs | → |
| W Walker R Nr Coleville | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Bl Valley Dam Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 144 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Relief.
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- Relief Reservoir Outlet To Confluence With Clark Fork
- Headwaters Kennedy Creek To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus
- Headwater Deadman Creek To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus River
- Headwaters To Wilderness Boundary
- Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus
- Hoover Wilderness Boundary To Leavitt Meadows Campground
Track Relief 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 Relief
Where does the data for Relief 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 Relief.