Lake Berryessa is currently the seventh largest man-made lake in California. Water from the reservoir primarily supplies agriculture in the Sacramento Valley downstream. The dam is noted for its classic, uncontrolled morning-glory-type spillway. Locally, the spillway is also known as the "Glory Hole".
Water is flowing for the first time in over a decade into the foot diameter hole due to the recent storms in California. The unique spillway operates similarly to a bathtub drain. Heavy downpours are swelling creeks and rivers and bringing threats of flooding in California's already soggy northern and central regions. The National Weather Service map shows floods, snow and wind advisories for the northern part of the state. Water flows rapidly just below the Monticello Dam as it is released into Putah Creek.
Duck accidentally takes on California’s famous ‘glory hole’
Richard Branson and a group of scientists embarked on world-first submarine expedition to the bottom of the Blue Hole. The morning glory spillway is an unofficial tourist spot after big downpours. A brave duck has become an unwitting social media star after taking on a famous drain in the Lake Berryessa reservoir in northern California.
Stunning scenery. Great place for a leisurely drive, picnic, camping, or boating. We came in the