How Dry is it in California? coastcontact Environment August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 1 Minute Boat slips are surrounded by dry land July 1 at drought-stricken Folsom Lake.(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) Folsom Lake is a reservoir on the American River in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains northeast of Sacramento California. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Published by coastcontact I am a somewhat cranky but mostly optimistic 65 plus who refuses to give up on this maddening world. The purpose of this BLOG is to express my feelings, thoughts. View all posts by coastcontact Published August 1, 2021August 1, 2021