Dollar Creek Reservior: toxic algae advisories
Dollar Creek Reservior, Placer County. See all Placer County waters.
What the state's records say
The state's latest record, from Aug 13, 2024, recommends no advisory.
Last advisory on file: Aug 4, 2022.
That reflects what the state knew on that date. It is not a finding that the water is safe now: blooms can return within days, and many are never reported.
Before you go, check the state's official algae page and any signs posted at the water.
Dogs at Dollar Creek Reservior
The state's latest record, from Aug 13, 2024, recommends no advisory. For Dollar Creek Reservior, that is not the same as an all-clear for today. Look at the water before your dog goes in: keep it out of green, blue-green or scummy water and away from mats on the shore.
Reported spots
The state records each report at a spot, such as a beach or a boat ramp. Each spot's latest deciding record:
| Spot | Status |
|---|---|
| Dollar bike path where it crosses Dollar Creek | The state's latest record, from Aug 13, 2024, recommends no advisory. |
Advisory history
Every advisory record the state has published for Dollar Creek Reservior, newest first. "None" is the state's record that no advisory was recommended on that date. "NA" records do not change a status.
| Date | Spot | State's level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2024 | Dollar bike path where it crosses Dollar Creek | None | Testing results below posting triggers |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Dollar bike path where it crosses Dollar Creek | NA - refer to Report Details | Under investigation |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Dollar bike path where it crosses Dollar Creek | None | End date recorded: Dec 27, 2022. Testing results below posting triggers |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Dollar bike path where it crosses Dollar Creek | None | End date recorded: Aug 23, 2022. Testing results below posting triggers |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Dollar bike path where it crosses Dollar Creek | None | Testing results below posting triggers |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Dollar bike path where it crosses Dollar Creek | Caution | Under investigation; visual monitoring based advisory |
Source
Advisory data: California State Water Resources Control Board, Freshwater Harmful Algal Bloom Program, via data.ca.gov (public domain). Advisories are recommendations; reporting is voluntary and incomplete. The state's data. An advisory ends only when the state records a later "None" (no advisory recommended) at the same spot, or an end date. A blank end date is unknown.