Lake Solano is a reservoir formed by Putah Diversion Dam impounding Putah Creek, located in the Vaca Mountains within Yolo County and northern Solano County, California.
| Lake Solano | |
|---|---|
  Lake Solano | |
| Location | Solano County and Yolo County, California |
| Coordinates | 38°29′N 122°02′W / 38.49°N 122.03°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Max. length | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has issued a safe eating advisory for any fish caught in Putah Creak including Lake Solano due to elevated levels of mercury.[1]
Geography
editThe reservoir is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long with a capacity of 750 acre-feet. It serves to divert water into the Putah South Canal to supply agricultural and urban users.[2][3] It is 6 miles (9.7 km) downstream from Monticello Dam, also on Putah Creek. The city of Winters is 5.3 miles (8.5 km) downstream from the Putah Diversion Dam in the western Sacramento Valley.
Recreation
editThe lake and the surrounding land is used for recreation as Lake Solano County Park, with public campgrounds and the Lake Solano Nature Center.[4] Activities include picnicking, camping, boating, swimming, fishing, bird watching, and hiking.[5][6][7][unreliable source?][8]
References
edit- ^ Admin, OEHHA (2009-03-18). "Putah Creek including Lake Solano". OEHHA. Retrieved 2018-11-08.
- ^ "Project details - Solano Project - US Bureau of Reclamation". Archived from the original on 16 March 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Hydrogeography of Putah Creek - Solano County Water Agency". Archived from the original on 13 April 2009. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ^ Solano County.ca.gov: Lake Solano Park
- ^ "Lake Solano recreation area details - Recreation.gov". Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Solano County - Lake Solano Park". Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Lake Solano County Park - Davis Wiki". Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Lake Solano Park - California Watchable Wildlife". Retrieved 5 March 2013.