Washington Lake reservoir
Washington Lake
Washington Lake in Utah is a natural freshwater lake situated in the southwestern Uinta Mountains. The lake was formed by a glacial activity that left behind a bowl-shaped basin. Historically, Washington Lake has been an important source of water for the surrounding agricultural lands. The lake's hydrology is primarily fed by snowmelt and precipitation, which cause fluctuations in the water levels. The lake is also a critical source of water for the Duchesne River, which provides drinking water, irrigation, and recreational opportunities to the local communities. Additionally, the lake is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The surrounding areas are home to a variety of wildlife, including elk, deer, and black bears. Overall, Washington Lake is a vital resource for both the natural ecosystem and human communities in the region.
Daily levels at Washington Lake
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 17
Inflow
cfs · code 29
Pool Elevation
ft · code 49
Total Release
cfs · code 42
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 Washington Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Provo River Near Woodland | 831 cfs | → |
| Weber River Near Oakley | 512 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Hailstone | 792 cfs | → |
| Bear River Near Utah-Wyoming State Line | 599 cfs | → |
| Weber River Near Peoa | 400 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork River Ab Moon Lake | 281 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Washington Lake.
⚓ Boat launches
- Rock Cliff Boat Ramp
- Forest Service Road Wasatch County
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
⛺ Campgrounds
- Washington Lake Campground
- Washington Lake
- Trial Lake
- Lilly Lake
- Lilly Lake Campground
- Moosehorn Campground
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- Upper Provo Falls
- Upper Slate Gorge
- Source To Mouth
- Source To Holiday Park
- Source To Wilderness Boundary
🛡 More reservoirs
More reservoirs →Track Washington Lake 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 Washington Lake
Where does the data for Washington Lake 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 Washington Lake.