
Lake levels
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, CA
- water level
- 3761.41 ft
- Condition
- Falling
- 7-day change
- -2.87 ft
- 30-day change
- -13.08 ft
- Since yesterday
- -0.33 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.33 ft
- 7-day change
- -2.87 ft
- 30-day change
- -13.08 ft
- Average
- 3792.78 ft
In brief
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir stood at 3,761.41 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Last 30 days
Last 176 days
Level and data on file
| Current level | 3761.41 ft |
|---|---|
| Data span | 176 days, since 2026-04-21 (176 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Hetch Hetchy Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Hetch Hetchy Reservoir sits at 3761.41 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 13.08 ft.
What is the water level at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is 3761.41 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
How much has Hetch Hetchy Reservoir moved recently?
Readings for Hetch Hetchy Reservoir run from 3761.41 ft to 3807.03 ft over the 176 days on file, which begin 2026-04-21. That window is shorter than a year, so neither end is a record for the lake. A lake's range includes a full seasonal cycle, and this gauge has not yet published one.
Why is Hetch Hetchy Reservoir low right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Hetch Hetchy Reservoir has fallen 13.08 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Hetch Hetchy Reservoir changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for Hetch Hetchy Reservoir yet. The published series on this page covers 176 days, from 3761.41 ft to 3807.03 ft. That is not long enough to describe the lake's historical range.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir stood at 3,761.41 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Download the full record
hetch-hetchy-reservoir-ca-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Hetch Hetchy Reservoir water level, 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ca/hetch-hetchy-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All California lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.