Lake Solano facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Solano |
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 Lake Solano
Location in California
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| 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) |
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.
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.
Geography
The 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. 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
The lake and the surrounding land is used for recreation as Lake Solano County Park, with public campgrounds and the Lake Solano Nature Center. Activities include picnicking, camping, boating, swimming, fishing, bird watching, and hiking.
