February 5, 2019

Juncal Dam and Jameson Lake

A few days ago, Jameson Lake spilled over Juncal Dam. This is the highest, but smallest reservoir in the Santa Ynez Rivershed. This is the source for the Montecito Water District. When the lake fills to the brim, the water starts down its natural path known as the Santa Ynez River. The next stop is Gibraltar Dam and then on the Lake Cachuma which is bound by Bradbury Dam.

I have painted each dam several times…here are my interpretations of Jameson Lake and Juncal Dam. You can see the Rose Compass exhibit at Westmont Ridley Tree Museum of Art.