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Mariposa Reservoir, CA

water level
365.47 ft
Condition
About average for this time of year
7-day change
-0.31 ft
30-day change
-1.53 ft
1-year change
+0.09 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Since yesterday
-0.03 ft
7-day change
-0.31 ft
30-day change
-1.53 ft
1-year change
+0.09 ft
Record high
440.92 ft

In brief

Mariposa Reservoir stood at 365.47 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 54% of October readings since 1991.

Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Lake level timeline

365.3365.7366.2366.7367.2SEP 13SEP 18SEP 23SEP 28OCT 03OCT 08OCT 13HIGH 367.00365.47 ft

Records and averages

Current level365.47 ft
Flood pool 439.50 ft
Record high440.92 ft (2017-02-11)
Record low361.64 ft (2015-10-28)
Average of all readings370.98 ft
Data span35 years (12,704 readings)

Level schematic

358380401423444PUBLISHED HIGH 440.92 ft365.47 ftPUBLISHED LOW 361.64 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Mariposa Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-13, Mariposa Reservoir sits at 365.47 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.53 ft.

What is the water level at Mariposa Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Mariposa Reservoir is 365.47 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Mariposa Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Mariposa Reservoir in our records is 440.92 ft on 2017-02-11. The lowest is 361.64 ft on 2015-10-28. Our record covers about 35 years of readings.

Is Mariposa Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 54% of them, which we classify as about average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.

Why is Mariposa 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. Mariposa Reservoir has fallen 1.53 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.

How much has Mariposa Reservoir changed over the past year?

Mariposa Reservoir is +0.09 ft compared with this date last year (365.47 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 35 years, with a record high of 440.92 ft and a record low of 361.64 ft.

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Mariposa Reservoir stood at 365.47 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 54% of October readings since 1991.

From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

Download the full record

mariposa-reservoir-ca-water-level-history.csv

12,704 readings, Jan 2, 1991 to Oct 13, 2026. Daily from 2004, less frequent before. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 236 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Mariposa Reservoir water level, 1991 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ca/mariposa-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All California lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.