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.
<p>GeographyEdit
The reservoir is 1.5 miles (2.4Â 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 (9.7Â km) downstream from Monticello Dam, also on Putah Creek. The city of Winters is 5.3 miles (8.5Â km) downstream from the Putah Diversion Dam in the western Sacramento Valley.
RecreationEdit
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.
ReferencesEdit
External linksEdit
- Solano County.ca.gov: Lake Solano County Park and Campground
